QUESTION
Does a hospital or doctor have the right to give you a medication, after being told not to, under any circumstances?
Asked on Sep 27th, 2013 on Personal Injury - New York
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I was given Morphine after I told them not to and asked them to put it in my file 'UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES' As a result, I walked out of the hospital, needing surgery.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Supposedly, the doctors are supposed to listen to you. However, walking out of the hospital without getting the needed surgery is kinda dumb.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2013 at 9:09 AM
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If the administration of morphine caused you the injury requiring surgery, then yes you probably have a claim against all involved, including the hospital.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2013 at 8:39 AM
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The word "right" does not really work here. They made a mistake. Do they have a "right" to make a mistake? You have a right to be compensated for any injury they caused to you by making that mistake, though pursuing it may be cost prohibitive.
Answered on Sep 30th, 2013 at 8:58 AM