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It is not as tough as some individuals may believe it is to avoid making frequent mistakes in medical care. Additionally, avoiding liability for medical negligence lawsuits is not completely impossible. Errors in patient safety protocol and errors that occur during communications between staff members are the cause of a significant number of claims that are filed each year against healthcare professionals. These errors, which may be easy to avoid, are the reason for the large number of claims that are filed. The good news is that a significant number of mistakes in medical care may be avoided by employing patient safety procedures that are both superior and more consistent. This article takes a look at some of the most prevalent reasons for medical negligence, each of which has the potential to cause significant injury to patients and, as a consequence, expensive legal action. Inadequate Communication One of the most prevalent causes of medical malpractice that can result in significant injuries or even fatalities is a breakdown in communication between members of the medical team. Accurate communication between the various medical providers is required in order to provide proper treatment. It has been shown that a failure in communication amongst staff members is directly responsible for thirty percent of all incidents of medical misconduct. The following are some of the most often encountered forms of barriers to communication: Miscommunication or the inability to explain all the relevant data regarding a patient's health can have serious consequences. Documentation detailing clinical findings, drug regimens, or a patient's vitals that is either incorrect, does not contain enough information, or is obtained after the point at which it was necessary. Insufficient reading or examination of a patient's medical records, perhaps missing critical information regarding that patient's health.