There are many different types of medical malpractice. Oftentimes there will be medical malpractice against multiple entities in one case. This includes a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a hospital (operating room owner), the practice group/office, nurses, and other healthcare providers who assisted with the procedure or treatment. In fact, oftentimes there are many liable parties in a medical malpractice case – some of who a victim may not even know are potentially liable. Some common examples of medical malpractice in Illinois include the following: