Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Maryland

2 month old saw pediatrician on monday, coughing really bad. Took baby back to doc on wednesday because baby worse, decreased urine output/not taking usual formula,cough worse. Dr advised to continue humidifer&saline;drops. When mom questioned doc's order, doc said,"well you can take baby to hosp for second opinion". Well long story short baby was admitted to PICU in respiratory distress& positive RST. Baby is hm better now, but isn't that misdiagnosis?


Asked on 1/15/11, 6:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

Maybe. Consult a Maryland medical malpractice plaintiff attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. If you didn't suffer damages, and the child is OK, perhaps consider filing a grievance with the medical board. In other words, if you concern is more for other children than earning money from the doctor, this is usually the way to go.

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Answered on 1/20/11, 6:07 pm


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