GYNECOLOGY MALPRACTICE

Gynecology is a surgical specialty of medicine that treats women's diseases, particularly those of the reproductive organs. 

Some of the more common diseases that are treated by gynecologists include:

• Cancer and pre-cancerous diseases of the reproductive organs including ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva
• Incontinence of urine
• Amenorrhoea (absent menstrual periods)
• Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstrual periods)
• Infertility
• Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual periods); a common indication for hysterectomy
• Prolapse of pelvic organs
• Infections of the vagina (vaginitis), cervix and uterus (including fungal, bacterial, viral, and protozoal)
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Urinary tract infections
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
• Post-menopausal osteoporosis
• Other vaginal diseases

According to a recent publication by the Canadian Medical Protective Association, the most common patient complaints against gynecologists include: deficient assessment, inadequate consent process, diagnostic error, injury associated with healthcare procedure, inadequate monitoring or follow-up and communication breakdown with patient.

Every gynecology malpractice claim is different. If you are concerned about negligent gynecological care that resulted in harm to you or a loved one, you should speak with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer for advice.

Toronto medical malpractice lawyer Paul Cahill has significant experience representing patients in lawsuits against gynecologists for malpractice. Paul was lead counsel on a successful trial against a gynecologist for failing to detect a uterine cancer that resulted in the patient's death. The trial decision was reported at Hacopian-Armen v. Mahmoud, 2020 ONSC 4946 (CanLII) and was upheld on appeal.

E-mail Paul Cahill now to request a free consultation to see whether you may have a claim for gynecology malpractice.