I went to the emergency room complaining of severe pain in my lower right abdomen. After waiting for hours, I was finally seen by a doctor who claimed that he couldn’t find anything wrong with me. Just a few days later, my appendix burst and I had to undergo emergency surgery for appendicitis. Can I hold the doctor liable for not providing treatment?
Can I sue a doctor for non-treatment?
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Medical malpractice is a form of negligence where an injury results from the failure of a medical professional to exercise adequate care, skill or diligence in performing a duty. One of the more common types of malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to properly treat or ignores a medical condition. When a patient presents his symptoms, the doctor will typically make a diagnosis. Failure to diagnose and treat a condition can have devastating results.
A doctor’s failure to treat may be malpractice if the failure to treat was due to negligence or substandard care such as:
When a doctor fails to diagnose or treat a condition early on, the patient is subjected to a much harsher treatment when the condition is finally diagnosed properly.
When you or a family member suffers serious injuries as a result of medical errors, such as failure to treat a serious medical condition, you may be entitled to a financial recovery. You should consult a medical malpractice attorney for assistance in reviewing your case.
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Posted by Linda Adams on 21 Apr 2010