Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

Defining Medical Malpractice

I was diagnosed by my Prim Care Prov and Board Certified Urologist as having a cyst in my scrotal sac approx. three years ago. Since I have been treated with antibiotics. Now after taking another Ultrasound my Urologist states that now what I actually have is probably cancer, and he will have to remove my testicle, not to mention that if it is cancer it has had three years to spread. Approx 1 year ago, this Urologist did a surgery on my scrotal sac and supposedly removed a cyst. I feel he should have taken time to look around, as the lump after surgery never left. The lump was why I contacted the Dr in the first place. Now I have to have another surgery. Are Dr's allowed to mis-diagnose like this?


Asked on 11/09/01, 11:59 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Cortson Law Office of Michael D. Cortson, Esq.

Re: Defining Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is a deviation from the standard of care. Whether that happened in your case will require the opinion of another doctor. Generally, doctors treat as conservatively as they can. It will take a full review of your medical records.

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Answered on 11/09/01, 12:12 pm
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Defining Medical Malpractice

NO.

Proof and a case are different issues.

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Answered on 11/09/01, 2:18 pm


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