NJ Medical Mistakes Lawyers Discuss Psychiatric Medical Malpractice
Psychiatric patients expect and depend on their mental health professionals to provide quality medical care as well as the emotional support that is so often needed. Like all other physicians, psychiatrists also have an obligation to provide appropriate care and do no harm to their patients. This is particularly important because patients requiring psychiatric care are often in a vulnerable, unstable mental state. Any act of negligence or malpractice can result in tragic consequences.
Examples of Psychiatric Malpractice Lawsuits
New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers at the Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases including psychiatric negligence claims. This type of medical malpractice lawsuit arises when a psychiatric provider causes injury, harm or death by failing to properly treat or diagnose mental health patients or by taking advantage of them in some way.
Some of the more common psychiatric malpractice cases include:
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of a mental illness
- Negligent supervision or monitoring
- Failing to recognize or respond to signs or threats of suicide
- False imprisonment or improper use of restraints
- Physical abuse
- Sexual misconduct
- Verbal abuse or threats
- Abandonment
- Medication errors such as wrong medication or wrong dosage
- Premature discharge
- Failure to get informed consent for treatment
- Breach of privacy or confidentiality
Pursuing a Psychiatric Medical Malpractice Claim
Psychiatric malpractice lawsuits can be complex and difficult to prove, thereby necessitating the skill and knowledge of an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. There are a variety of issues to consider such as ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable, filing deadlines and the statue of limitations.
In order to prove a psychiatric medical malpractice claim, there are four key points that need to be established:
- A doctor-patient relationship existed.
- The psychiatric provider breached the duty of reasonable care.
- The patient suffered harm: physical injury, emotional suffering or even death.
- The provider’s negligence or wrongful act caused the patient’s injuries.
NJ Medical Mistakes Lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP Represent Victims of Psychiatric Malpractice in New Jersey
If you or someone you love has suffered harm as a result of negligent care by a psychiatrist or any other psychiatric health care provider, contact NJ medical mistakes lawyers of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected. Our knowledgeable New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers can investigate the details of your case to establish who should be held legally responsible for causing you or your loved one undue harm. Call our offices in Edison, Red Bank and Toms River, New Jersey at 732-777-0100 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced NJ medical mistakes lawyer.
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