Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

Timely interpretation

Is there a maximum time permitted between the time an echocardiogram is performed and when it is interpreted? Do you have examples of cases in which late interpretation was a factor?


Asked on 1/18/08, 3:23 pm

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

Re: Timely interpretation

It is a matter of professional practice and must be proven by experts. It certainly can result in a malpractice case. Have your case reviewed by a qualified malpractice attorney.

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Answered on 1/28/08, 1:25 am
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Timely interpretation

I don't have enough facts to answer this.

If you really want to know exactly, you'll have to run the facts by several cardiologists, but you are liable to get a number of different answers.

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Answered on 1/27/08, 9:57 pm


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