Why would an individual sue a physician give some examples?
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Why would an individual sue a physician give some examples?
Medical malpractice lawsuits are sometimes the result of a poor relationship between doctors and medical staff, and patients. Something as simple as poor phone etiquette or inattention to a patient’s concerns can result in a lawsuit. Doctors and their staff need to treatment patients with respect.
Can I sue my doctor for refusing to treat?
The law protects you against any doctor providing you with substandard care. It is possible to sue a doctor who works in an NHS hospital, a private practice or a GP’s surgery. Also the law understands that if a doctor has been negligent towards you, you may not always be able to make a claim for yourself.
Can an emergency room turn you away?
Public and private hospitals alike are prohibited by law from denying patient care in an emergency. The Emergency Medical and Treatment Labor Act (EMTLA) passed by Congress in 1986 explicitly forbids the denial of care to indigent or uninsured patients based on a lack of ability to pay.
Can a doctor just stop treating you?
But although physicians retain the legal right to dismiss patients in most cases, if a dismissal is not carried out in accordance with state laws, they may find themselves facing charges of patient abandonment as well as disciplinary action from their state medical boards.
