Who Pays for Plastic Surgery Mistakes?
asked 3 years ago by AuntieAnnie in Baton Rouge, LA
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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If a surgeon admittingly makes a mistake, do they usually do repairs at no charge? Do they also cover the other fees such as anesthesia?
1 answer to Who Pays for Plastic Surgery Mistakes?
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Complications.
Generally there are several issues with this situation that must be managed on an individual basis. Complications are always a complex matter. Rarely does a surgeon intentionally makes a mistake. Errors in judgement do occur and sometimes these are unavoidable. In many instances, there are issues with discussing the problems which have occured and apologizing for those problems. In fact, many states have considered passing a law that allows physicians to say they are sorry. In many...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon