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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
Elderly woman fell while getting off exam table, slipping on small step. MD was next to her, did not put out hand to help her down, she struck head & fractured wrist, any liability for MD?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
Elderly woman fell while getting off exam table, slipping on small step. MD was next to her, did not put out hand to help her down, she struck head & fractured wrist, any liability for MD?
Did the elderly woman happen to mention to the doctor that she needed help to get down from the table? Or was she fragile or obviously unstable enough that the doctor should have reasonably known she might fall without assistance?
If not, then the doctor cannot be expected to read the woman's mind. If she had asked for assistance in getting down, and he refused, that would be one thing. But if he had no idea she needed help, how can he be held liable for not providing it?
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