Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida
Is it medical malpractice for a doctor to diagnose a patient and prescribe medication without actually consulting with the patient?
Asked on 10/31/12, 8:19 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Malpractice is the failure to follow the prevailing standard of care in the treatment which causes injury. The injury would need to be permanent to justify the pursuit of a case.
Answered on 10/31/12, 8:55 am