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What Constitutes a Doctor-Patient Relationship?

When a patient suffers because of a doctor’s mistake, he or she may want to consider the legal options available to an injured patient. By filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, the individual may be able to fight for compensation for the injuries and receive financial coverage for the damages. However, in order to file for these lawsuits, a person needs to first prove that he or she had a doctor-patient relationship with the medical caregiver.

If you’re looking for someone to help you with your medical malpractice claim, we may be able to work with you to provide filing assistance and full legal representation. To learn more about how you may benefit from our services, contact a New Jersey medical malpractice attorney of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.

Defining a Doctor-Patient Relationship

When a person isn’t certain whether he or she established a doctor-patient relationship with a medical caregiver, the individual may want to consider the following questions:

  • Was an appointment made by the doctor?
  • Did the doctor offer medical advice as an authority?
  • Did the doctor cite his or her authority prior to an emergency treatment?

Although these aren’t always guaranteed ways to recognize whether a doctor has established a doctor-patient relationship with you, they can give a person a strong idea of whether that physician can be held accountable as a medical professional.

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To know for sure whether an encounter with a doctor counts as establishing a doctor-patient relationship, a person should consult with a legal advisor. For more information, contact a New Jersey medical malpractice attorney of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.