My husband went to the hospital for some tests....a electrocardiagram on his heart because his heart was beating too fast and an ultra sound on his abdomin for stomach discomfort. The heart doctor asked my husband if he had any heart problems in the past and my husband told him that he had pericarditis several years ago, the doctor stated that had nothing to do with what was going on, so the next day they 'shocked' his heart and he about died, he actuall arrested twice before getting life flighted to another hospital where they saved his life. So, because he lived and didn't end up with any brain damage can the original doctor that shocked his heart and said the pericarditis was no big deal be sued for malpractice? My husband did end up having heart surgery to scrap off the calcification of the pericardium, at the second hospital.
2006-08-06 12:00:43 · 3 answers · asked by htierney61 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I just think there must be some legal recourse/justice here, heck the first doctor as much as told me husband is going to die, when I looked at him like what the f...., he said almost as an after thought, oh, you could have him life flighted to another hospital. All the nurses at the first hospital were coming up to me and saying things like oh, this is so sad, he was fine when he came in here...
2006-08-06 12:32:26 · update #1
I think you should...I'm not sure about the Nevada state laws though. You might want to check out the Nevada State Website if you haven't done so already. If you cannot sue the hospital who employed the 1st doctor, you might want to personally sue the doctor for many different things, such as:
1. His salary during your appointment
2. The co-pay or insurance you pay (depending on your insurance companies policies)
3. The legal forms and any other money you paid that directly goes to him.
Add this all up and you will have a nice sum of money. Be sure this is all legal or else you can get in big trouble.
2006-08-06 12:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by straight_a_blonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult with a Nevada attorney the specializes in medical malpractice cases. You need to hire another cardiologist to determine whether or not the treating doctor's conduct fell below the applicable standard of care. And then you also need to show how your husband suffered damages. Other than the brief cares, it doesn't appear that he suffered any permanent damage.
2006-08-06 12:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult with your attorney, you may be able to get emotional distress or something in that nature, but consult an attorney.
2006-08-06 14:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Legal Eagle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋