Is medical neglect a form of physician malpractice?

Medical malpractice or neglect can result in death or serious harm to a patient.  Even though some instances of medical neglect are unintentional, victims still have the right to purse legal action for the damages sustained.  Examples of neglect by healthcare professionals might include:

• Failing to monitor patient alarms or not responding to them in a timely manner
• Not taking the patient’s vital signs on a regular basis
• The patient is not being bathed or normal hygiene practices are not being performed
• Withholding medications, food, and/or water
• Failure to provide appropriate post-operative care

Neglecting a patient when they are vulnerable in a medical facility is a form of abuse.  Medical professionals may not admit their wrongdoing and often, the insurance companies will fight the victim to avoid a claim for compensation.  Therefore, it is important to hire a medical malpractice attorney to fight for your rights as a victim.

Talk to a Medical Malpractice Attorney for a legal consultation and find out what options you have to hold the doctor liable.

Good luck.