Legal Question in Health Care Law in Texas

Patient calls into office in pain. Dr. is not in nor can he be reached. Medical assistnat calls in a prescription for pain that the Dr. had noted in file. Result, patient

admitted to ER in what appeared to be an anaphylactic reaction. She is found to be in respiratory failure and intubated. Put in ICU and later died. What type of case is this: Civil or Criminal, What kind of tort?


Asked on 10/16/09, 3:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Dan Street Street Law Firm

This is a "civil" case called a "health care liability claim" (commonly known as "medical malpractice") and requires the skills of an experienced personal injury attorney. These cases are highly complex and difficult, so please DO NOT attempt to handle this on your own.

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Answered on 10/21/09, 4:46 pm


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