Physician’s Assistant Medical Malpractice Allegations | What to Know

If you are facing medical malpractice accusations as a physician’s assistant, your career may be at stake. To learn what constitutes medical malpractice and the most common examples of physician’sassistant negligence, continue reading.

Do not hesitate to contact our experienced New York physician defense lawyers. Our legal team will fight these accusations. We understand the weight that such allegations have. Here are some questions you may have regarding medical malpractice allegations:

What constitutes medical malpractice?

You must understand what constitutes medical malpractice if you are facing malpractice charges as a physician’s assistant. The plaintiff is required to provide proof of the following three acts in order for a physician’sassistant to be convicted of medical malpractice:

  1. The plaintiff must prove that the physician’s assistant owed them a duty of care.
  2. The plaintiff must then prove that the physician’s assistant knowingly breached this duty of duty.
  3. Finally, the plaintiff must prove that this breach of care resulted in serious injury and significant damages.

What are the most common examples of physician’s assistant negligence?

The most common examples of physicianassistant negligence that have resulted in serious injury and significant damages are as follows:

  • Failure to diagnose a patient
  • Improper diagnosis
  • Failure to supervise the patient
  • Failure to ensure another party was supervising a patient
  • Making a medical error
  • Failure to diagnose a patient in a timely manner, causing the patient’s condition to worsen
  • Failure to review the patient’s medical history

What are the most common injuries sustained from physician’s assistant negligence?

The most common injuries sustained from physician’s assistant negligence include the following:

  • Spinal damage
  • Heart attacks
  • Broken bones
  • Concussions
  • Brain damage

What should I expect after being charged with medical malpractice?

You will likely be investigated by the Office of Profesional Discipline if you are facing charges of medical malpractice as a physician’s assistant. This investigation may turn into a termination which will bar you from practicing as a physician’s assistant.

It is essential that you fight these accusations by retaining the services of an experienced OPMC/OPD misconduct defense attorney who will represent you in court. Our legal team at Walker Medical Law is prepared to take on your case. We will fight for your right to practice medicine. To learn more about our services and how we can assist you, give our firm a call today to schedule your initial consultation.

Contact our experienced New York City firm

When a medical professional is accused of misconduct, they must retain strong legal representation. If you require a medical law attorney for your legal matters, call Paul E. Walker, an experienced New York City OPMC & OPD Lawyer. Please contact the Walker Medical Law firm to set up a free initial consultation.