Medical malpractice is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for patients. When medical professionals make mistakes, it can result in serious injury or death. In the case of psychiatric malpractice, patients may suffer from further mental health problems after being mistreated by a medical professional.
How Does Psychiatric Malpractice Manifest?
One of the most common ways that psychiatric malpractice manifests is through the over-prescription of medication. This can happen when a medical professional prescribed medication without fully understanding the patient’s medical history or mental health condition. Sometimes, patients may be prescribed medication that is not appropriate for their condition. Secondly, medical professionals may misdiagnose a patient’s condition, which happens when a medical professional does not spend enough time with the patient to accurately assess their condition.
Thirdly, medical professionals may fail to properly monitor a patient’s condition. This can happen when a medical professional does not keep track of the patient’s progress or fails to communicate with the patient about their condition. Lastly, medical professionals may not provide the proper level of care for a patient, especially when a medical professional does not follow the proper protocol for treating a patient or when a medical professional does not have the necessary experience to treat a patient.
What Are Some of the Consequences of Psychiatric Malpractice?
In the case of psychiatric malpractice, patients may suffer from further mental health problems after being mistreated by a medical professional. This can lead to a deterioration of the patient’s mental health condition and may even result in suicide. This form of medical malpractice can also lead to a loss of trust in the medical profession and may make it difficult for patients to get the treatment they need.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of psychiatric malpractice in New Jersey, you may want to report it to the Department of Health. Reporting medical malpractice can help prevent future cases of malpractice and can hold medical professionals accountable for their actions.
David Pierguidi and Jared Glugeth understand how hard it may be for you and your family following an accident resulting from someone’s negligent actions. Get the medical treatment you need right away and then call our law firm at any time of day for answers to your questions.
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