My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: New York
Situation that was recounted to me: a person had a heart attack or mini-stroke on the street. She lost consciousness. Her only visible injury consisted of minor scratches. After she regained consciousness, she was asked to take medication. Knowing that her medical condition makes many medications risky (but not wearing a bracelet that would let others know of her condition), but unable to explain herself at length, she refused all medication. The doctor diagnoses her as suicidal, and she is treated accordingly. Her attempts (in the locked ward where she is taken) at further explanation appear to fall on deaf ears due to her diagnosis.
Question: Is this diagnosis possible malpractice, or are there circumstances that would allow a doctor to pose such a diagnosis without consulting her medical record? (That is, I do not have the full story, and possible the friend who is the victim of the situation herself did not understand all the details.) Thank you in advance for information that would help me to clear this up. I understand that posts are not binding. PS My friend does not join this forum because she is not very computer literate.
Situation that was recounted to me: a person had a heart attack or mini-stroke on the street. She lost consciousness. Her only visible injury consisted of minor scratches. After she regained consciousness, she was asked to take medication. Knowing that her medical condition makes many medications risky (but not wearing a bracelet that would let others know of her condition), but unable to explain herself at length, she refused all medication. The doctor diagnoses her as suicidal, and she is treated accordingly. Her attempts (in the locked ward where she is taken) at further explanation appear to fall on deaf ears due to her diagnosis.
Question: Is this diagnosis possible malpractice, or are there circumstances that would allow a doctor to pose such a diagnosis without consulting her medical record? (That is, I do not have the full story, and possible the friend who is the victim of the situation herself did not understand all the details.) Thank you in advance for information that would help me to clear this up. I understand that posts are not binding. PS My friend does not join this forum because she is not very computer literate.
Medical Malpractice: Incorrect Diagnosis of "Suicidal" for Heart Patient
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