Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

arbitration agreement physician/patient

do you have to sign this agreement in order to have the doctor treat you?


Asked on 11/23/07, 10:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: arbitration agreement physician/patient

No. Except the doctor can refer you elsewhere for treatment if you don't. Most doctors will not insist. The malpractice carrier pushes the issue since it saves the carrier money when lawsuits happen.

There is a recission period. You can be seen by the doctor and then send in notice of cancellation of the arbitration agreement. The doctor cannot abandon you treatment, but, again he can pass you off to another qualified person.

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Answered on 11/25/07, 12:16 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: arbitration agreement physician/patient

Mr. Roth has given you a comprehensive and correct answer. Follow his advice.

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Answered on 12/08/07, 7:01 am


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