Q: Is ineffective or wrong medication prescribed considered malpractice or negligence?
I got diagnosed with a serious, difficult to treat eye infection and was referred to a specialist that prescribed medication to treat it. It takes a while for the condition to heal in general but I can tell after a few days that the meds are not helping. Not only that, they were so painful i had to miss work and my eye was starting to swell like i was allergic. I told Dr this, they tell me to continue the meds or I'm going to lose the eye. I oblige and continue the meds. When I went back for a followup the next week my eye is noticeably worse. Worse than when I first came to that office. Dr asks if I'm using another med. I was not and was told to continue the meds for another 10 days then they would consider a transplant. The medication insert says dr should consider alternative medications for the side effects I'm having and/or if no improvement in 10 days. It's been almost 30 and there's visibly no improvement with side effects. Would this be considered malpractice or negligence?
A:
It is malpractice. Negligence by health care providers is malpractice. Malpractice is acting below the standard of care.
See a medical specialist right away for your health.
Consult with experienced attorneys. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may effect the viability of your case.
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