Physician Liability: Get Answers to Your Questions


Questioner

My Institution / General Practitioner Made 2 Mistakes 1 I was not referred to the hospital and I went myself and when I got there I was told that an emergency operation had to take place 2 and an incorrect referral letter to the wrong specialist and therefore a serious physical complaint On what grounds could you hold a doctor liable and impose a penalty?

Lawyer

On the grounds of breach of his duty of care. A reasonably acting and reasonably competent physician may be expected to fulfil his duty of care. It seems very likely that this is not the case, so you can hold him/her liable. A complaint via medical disciplinary law is also possible, depending on the severity of the consequences of the physical complaint. If you would like more information or assistance,

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