Doctors Duty To Inform

Summary

Doctors must inform patients about known medication side effects. Failure to do so may lead to a medical malpractice claim. Document your symptoms and communications with the doctor. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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adam
Hey Adam! How can I assist you today with your legal issue?
I went to a doctor about some mental health stuff and she prescribed a drug that made me dizzy, disoriented, and made me vomit, technically dry heave, but she didn't tell me about any of these side effects, after I took the drug I drove which I wouldn't have done if I knew how much the drug would effect me and driving in that condition was very unsafe, do I have a case
Hey Adam! You might have a potential case for medical malpractice if the doctor failed to inform you about the known side effects of the medication.
- Doctors are required to provide information about common side effects.
- You should document your symptoms and any communications with the doctor.
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