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The medical lobby has gotten many politicians to campaign on platforms of "solving the malpractice crisis." The real crisis, however, is not caused by legal actions for medical errors. The real crisis is the increasing amount of medical negligence.

The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study that illustrates just how bad the crisis is becoming, particularly in cardiac care cases. The study, entitled Delayed Time to Defibrillation after In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, reveals that hospitals regularly take too long to respond to critical heart conditions, including heart attack and cardiac arrest.

When a patient's heart stops beating, the standard of care requires hospitals and doctors to promptly administer an electrical shock to restore function. The NEJM study shows, however, that many providers take far too long, resulting in patients that suffer brain injuries or even wrongful death.

Even worse, according to Dr. Paul S. Chan, one of the study's authors, the sample probably reflects situations that are better than average. According to the New York Times, "Dr. Chan said that because all the hospitals in the study had joined a national registry on cardiac arrest, meaning that they were already putting special efforts into trying to meet resuscitation guidelines, they probably performed better than average."

That means that substandard care is becoming increasingly common. As more and more studies debunk the myth that "frivolous" lawsuits have caused the "medical malpractice crisis," it is becoming clear that the real crisis facing Americans today is the growing instances of medical negligence.

If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of poor health care, you need someone to help restore your legal rights and recover for your injuries and medical bills. You need someone that will hold the medical establishment accountable for their negligence. Call the Utah medical malpractice attorneys at G. Eric Nielson & Associates today. You'll speak directly with an attorney, and your consultation is absolutely free. Additionally, at G. Eric Nielson & Associates, there is no fee unless you win.