The USPSTF found adequate evidence that the harms from screening for ovarian cancer are at least moderate and may be substantial in some cases, and
include unnecessary surgery for women who do not have cancer.
Not exact matches
Plus, this is often considered one of the most over-performed,
unnecessary surgeries —
including its use for endometriosis.
Research shows the test doesn't reduce rates of death from ovarian cancer and can result in
unnecessary and sometimes dangerous procedures,
including surgery.
MEOW does not agree with
unnecessary cosmetic
surgery,
including but not limited to declawing in an attempt to modify scratching behaviour.
During the course of his career, Mr. Rodriguez has successfully represented children who have suffered brain damage from obstetrical malpractice and blindness from neonatal malpractice, and patients who have been injured due to other forms of hospital, physician and nursing errors,
including the failure to timely diagnose breast, prostate, rectal, colon, and lung cancer, the performance of
unnecessary surgeries, and surgical mistakes.
During the course of her career, she has successfully represented children who have suffered brain damage from obstetrical malpractice, and patients who have been injured due to other forms of hospital, physician and nursing errors,
including the failure to timely diagnose breast, prostate colon, and bone cancer (Ewing's Sarcoma), the performance of
unnecessary surgeries, and surgical mistakes.
Examples of medical malpractice
include improper prescriptions,
unnecessary surgery, and missed or incorrect diagnoses.