Of course that is inappropriate care. You probably do not have a viable malpractice case if this did not cause you a permanent problem, but you are entitled to better treatment. You should consider contacting the Department of Health in CA. They likely have a division that will allow you to report the mistreatment.
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Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 10:51 AM