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I am assuming by "responsible" you mean "liable." Under my assuption, in most states the answer is probably both, so long as the doctor was acting within the scope of his employment when he committed the malpractice. The doctor would be directly liable, and the hospital through a theory of respondeat superior.
What else can I help you with?
In a medical malpractice lawsuit is the hospital or the doctor sued?
A medical malpractice suit may target the doctor, the hospital where the injury or death occurred or both. Even if the doctor or nurse was the person who made the direct mistake, the hospital may be at fault for negligence on the part of staff training or hiring practices. The article below discusses hospital negligence.
Where can I file a Lawsuit Malpractice?
Your best bet is to find a local malpractice attorney to file suit against the doctor or hospital. For more information, visit medicalmalpractice.com !
Who is ultimately responsible for the quality of care in a hospital?
The hospital management, the doctor in charge or the matron are the person who are responsible for quality care in a hospital.
Is an insurance company responsible for legal malpractice if the insured is deceased when the malpractice is discovered?
The statute of limitations may apply. However there was a case in the Philippines where a doctor was convicted of malpractice after his death. (see the related links)
How do you use malpractice in a sentence?
The patient sued the doctor for malpractice after suffering complications from a surgical procedure.
What is a medical malpractice lawyer?
A medical malpractice lawyer is a trial lawyer who has special training and experience in handling medical malpractice cases including misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, incorrect prescriptions, hospital-related infections, lab errors, birth injuries, etc. Since medical malpractice cases require proof that the doctor or hospital was negligent, medical malpractice lawyers often have medical experts on call to help prove their clients' cases.
Why is it important for a doctor to have malpractice insurance?
It is important fo a doctor to have malpractice insurance in order tp prepare for the day when he is hit by a lawsuit alleging negligence or malpractice.
What term is used to describe a practitioner who injuries a patient due to a failure to perform his duty?
When a medical practitioner injures a patient due to failure to perform his duty, it is referred to as medical malpractice. When a doctor commits medical malpractice, they can be prosecuted in court and may be reprimanded or have their medical license suspended. The court system may also award monetary compensation to that patient that was harmed by malpractice.
What is it called when a doctor caused injury?
malpractice
What are the release dates for Doctor Doctor - 1989 Malpractice Makes Imperfect 3-11?
Doctor Doctor - 1989 Malpractice Makes Imperfect 3-11 was released on: USA: 6 December 1990
Where can you find a lawyer who can analyze the 18 drugs given to your husband and tell you how he died after 24 hours in the hospital?
You will need to find a malpractice lawyer who can sue a doctor for drugs given in the hospital. The lawyer will ask for an autopsy to be performed on the deceased.
In govt hospital if doctor prescribes a injection and the RN administers the injection and patient develops radial nerve palsy is the doctor held negligent?
Both health care providers are responsible. However, if the patient is an active military member nothing can be done law wise. The government is protected against lawsuits when there is malpractice done to a military member (active member and dependent).
