Can you sue doctors if they put someone on life support for like 5days even though. In their Living will (which the doctors do have a copy of) they stated that they do Not want to be on any form of life support and would it be worth someone's while to sue the doctors if the person in question has more physical disabilities and the doctors are talking abt putting that person in a nursing home even though they have a suitable home and it would crush the person emotionally to be in a nursing home (the person is only 42)
2006-06-30 09:17:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
this is America, you can sue anybody for anything. Seems like a better question would be if you actually have a case. Sounds reasonable.
2006-06-30 09:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by rahkokwee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the life support initiated before the doctors recieved a copy of the "Living will"? It's a very difficult call when it comes to a young person, most doctors will feel obligated to render any and all healthcare to someone who is only 42, especially if they feel the person has a reasonable ability to recover. I'm a nurse, so I'm very familiar with healthcare directives. Most of us don't want to be placed on life support if we don't have any chance of recovery, but I suspect the doctors felt that individual had every chance of recovering and wanted to afford them every opportunity to do so. Unless this patient entered into the hospital with a terminal disease or a trauma so severe as to prevent their survival, doctors are obliged to do everything-they are in bigger danger of lawsuits if they don't. I'm sorry for your loss, but suing the doctors won't change the outcome, all they are guilty of is trying to save a 42 year old life.
2006-06-30 09:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by dulcern4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the doctors need to have a copy of the Living Will, otherwise how could they know it was real? Best to have the attorney fax it over.
2006-06-30 09:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the Living Will have a provision of Do Not Resuscitate in it ? or do they have a DNR order?If it does than the doctor can be sued for malpractice issues. consult an Attorney
2006-06-30 09:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by AT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question indicates that you ask for legal help, that is just what you need, and you will not find adequate assistance on here. Seek an attorney.
2006-06-30 09:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may have a case....especially if there is DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)..I would recommend you talk to an attorney
2006-06-30 09:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by harleyryder42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking on http://www.findlaw.com
2006-06-30 09:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by bkemt6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋