about the patients care if any
2007-03-18 03:52:52 · 4 answers · asked by sunshine55 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I guess he will just state the facts as he knows them.
2007-03-18 03:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
can freely talk about the patient and the care, when sued for malpractice their is no doctor patient confidently nor under the privacy guideline for patient medical information
since the doctor has a Constitution right to defend himself against the suit and it's principal cause of action relating to the treatment
2007-03-18 04:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He'll be able to tell why the treatment given was appropriate and reasonable and why the person suing is at fault really because of failure to follow instructions.
But it won't matter that the Dr is right, the jury will see "rich doctor" (who has a gross income of $300k, but $190k in malpractice insurance and $50k in student loans to pay each year) and award the ungrateful scum, who's life was saved by the Dr... some obnoxious amount that drives the Dr into bankruptcy despite the insurance.
2007-03-18 03:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything.
The normal doctor-patient privilege does not apply when the patient is suing the doctor for malpractice.
2007-03-18 04:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋