If the physician made a mistake with a prescription but the patient never took the medications, can this patient put a lwasuit against the practice? Why?

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21 July, 17:43

If the physician made a mistake with a prescription but the patient never took the medications, can this patient put a lwasuit against the practice? Why?

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Charlize Gardner · Answer 1

Yes, the patient can file a lawsuit against the physician.

Explanation:

The situation above is related to "medical malpractice." However, this can be classified as a "medical negligence" since it didn't cause injury or harm to the patient. Medical negligence refers to an act that deviates from what is legally accepted in providing care to the patient.

The administration of a wrong medication is considered a medical negligence, even if the patient never took the medications. This is still considered a threat to the patient's overall health.

Other than these, healthcare providers could also be held liable if they mislabeled a medication, prescribed a harmful medication and failed to inform patient about the medication's side effects.