Physician Medication Withdrawal Concerns

Summary

Abruptly stopping medication without tapering off is not strictly illegal in california but could be considered malpractice if it results in harm. The doctor has a duty of care, including safely managing medication. If you believe youve been harmed, consult a personal injury attorney. Document all relevant details and understand that medical malpractice claims usually require an expert witness. Since the incident happened in california, hiring a medical malpractice lawyer there would be beneficial. Reach out to the california state bar associations lawyer referral service for assistance in finding a lawyer.

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I am now located in Oregon, but the incident happened in California.
In California:
- It's not strictly illegal for a doctor to stop a medication abruptly, but it could be considered malpractice if it resulted in harm.
- The doctor has a duty of care, which includes safely managing medication.
- If you believe you've been harmed, consider consulting a personal injury attorney.
Co I believe what happened to me was a form of abuse, and I was told that what happened to me was a punishable offense.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. In California, if you experienced harm due to a doctor's negligence, it could potentially be a case of medical malpractice. To pursue this:
- Consult a personal injury attorney.
- Document all relevant details.
- Medical malpractice claims usually require an expert witness.
Exactly. How would this work as a personal injury?
As a personal injury case, you would need to:
- Prove that the doctor breached their duty of care.
- Show that this breach directly caused injury or harm.
- Quantify the damages you've suffered as a result.
Consult a personal injury attorney for legal advice.
These two doctors were located in California. I was in Oregon what kind of lawyer should I get and where?
You should consider hiring a medical malpractice lawyer. Since the incident happened in California, it would be beneficial to find a lawyer there as they will be familiar with state laws. But, ensure they can assist out-of-state clients.
do you have any referrals?
I'm sorry, but as a provider of legal information, I'm unable to provide specific referrals to attorneys. I would recommend reaching out to the California State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service for assistance in finding a lawyer.
I God bless you and thank you for your time.
You're welcome! I'm glad I could assist you. Don't hesitate to return if you have any more questions. Good luck with your situation, and take care!
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