Can you sue a hospital for false information?

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asked Feb 11 in Law/Ethics by Larsulrich (1,140 points)
Can you sue a hospital for false information?

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answered Feb 15 by Havingsaid (15,110 points)
You can sue a hospital for false information.

Especially if the false information that the hospital provided caused a negative impact on your health.

If the false information caused a negative impact on your health or other health issue it would be considered medical malpractice and you could a file a medical malpractice lawsuit.

To sue the hospital for false information you would have to prove that the hospital did in fact breach their duty of care by providing you with inaccurate or false information which caused you harm.

Although minor inaccuracies in medical records don't often warrant any legal action unless the minor inaccuracies in the medical records significantly affected your medical treatment at the hospital.

You're required to prove that the hospital did act negligently by failing to provide you with the standard of care that is expected from a reasonable healthcare provider.

And to win a lawsuit against a hospital for the false information you must demonstrate and prove that the false information that was provided by the hospital worsened your condition or directly caused you harm.

However when it comes to minor mistakes in medical records those minor mistakes are often addressed internally although any substantial inaccuracies which lead to an incorrect diagnoses or treatments could be grounds for a lawsuit.

Before you do file a lawsuit against the hospital for the false information start by reviewing your medical records carefully to identify any inaccuracies.

And try to contact the hospital to resolve the issue internally by talking with the hospital administration and requesting a correction be done.

However if you do believe that the false information caused you any harm you should consult a medical malpractice attorney for legal advice.

You can sue for any medical malpractice from a doctor or hospital or any other medical facility if the doctor or staff made a mistake although several conditions have to be met to prove the case and win it.

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