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Medical negligence

Ned_led16 · 2012-01-10 15:43:37

Scenario: A an imature adult suffers from bipolar disorder and psychosis requiring - professional & specialist consultant diagnosis and treatment. The Doctor prescribes inappropriate medication and a false diagnosis... (out of their scope of expertise skill and diligence). If a complaint is made to the medical council…

10-01-2012 3:43pm

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Scenario:

A an imature adult suffers from bipolar disorder and psychosis requiring - professional & specialist consultant diagnosis and treatment. The Doctor prescribes inappropriate medication and a false diagnosis... (out of their scope of expertise skill and diligence).

If a complaint is made to the medical council about a patients previous and current doctor what could the outcome be - would the Doctors be likely to face any liability - or would you receive a PLFO letter........

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I don't think anyone could advise on this without appropriate medical reports. You would have to consult UK based meds for these. Would be expensiv

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