Attorney Ethics Medical Advice

Summary

The user inquired about the ethicality of an attorney directing a client to a specific medical provider and advising when to stop treatment. In Missouri, its generally considered unethical for an attorney to do so. The user was advised to consult with the Missouri Bar Association for further guidance.

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****s
Hello ****s, could you please provide more details about the legal issue you're facing?
is legal, or ethical for a attorney that you have retained to tell you where to go get medical attention? Or when to start, or stop getting the medial attention?
What state are you located in? Laws regarding attorney conduct can vary by location.
Missouri
Is the attorney suggesting specific medical providers or just advising you to seek medical attention in general?

In Missouri, attorneys can generally advise clients to seek medical attention, but not direct them to specific providers.
No, he told me specifically to go to a provider, then told me when to stop
In Missouri, it's generally considered unethical for an attorney to direct a client to a specific medical provider. You may want to consult with the Missouri Bar Association for further guidance.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact the Missouri Bar Association at (*) *-*.