Medical Ethics
As a key component of the tremendous amount of education that doctors receive, medical ethics should inform every decision that a physician makes. Doctors swear by the Hippocratic Oath, and are supposed to use it to guide them ethically. Unfortunately, not all doctors keep this in mind, allowing more corrupt factors to influence them.
Whether it is a lapse in judgment or a deliberately unethical decision, the outcome of medical malpractice can be devastating to a patient. If you or someone for whom you care has been injured or suffered in any way because of the questionable decisions of a medical professional, get in touch with the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. Call us at 610-667-7511 to find out more about your legal options.
Unethical Behaviors and Practices
Doctors are in a position of great responsibility. This pressure is something that we expect doctors to adequately handle because of their years of training and education. But not every doctor is going to take the responsibility to behave ethically as seriously as he or she should. Whether it is for reasons of greed, pride, or simply negligence, doctors that do not regard their patients ethically might make the following mistakes:
- Excessive testing
- Dangerous treatments
- Delayed treatment
- Patient abuse or intimidation
- Sexual misconduct
Because of the perceived power of a medical professional, some instances of misconduct go unpunished and without report. The fear that unethical physicians instill in their victims can be overcome, however, as it must be if just is to be served.
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If you or a loved one has had an issue with a physician behaving unethically, you need to call 610-667-7511 to explore your options with a qualified Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C.