Going to the hospital can be a stressful experience, doubly so if an ambulance is involved in some way, shape or form. Fortunately, the truth is that the professionals treating you spent a lot of time and effort to get to their position. But that doesn’t mean that accidents don’t happen.

Someone asked “Medical professionals, what mistake have you made in your medical career that, because of the outcome, you've never forgotten?” and people shared their stories from fortunately comical to downright grim. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below.

Once as a tired medical resident I was called to the ER to admit someone at like 3am. This bonehead had gall bladder removal a week ago and now had a surgical-site w

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