Question: Since this
primary has not done the referral needed for my son to see the ENT, can we sue
for delay in treatment and my child's pain? My son is 17 months and has had upwards of 10 ear infections
already. His right ear drum has already ruptured once as well. The doctor
several times has stated he needs to send my son to an ENT specialist but still
has not. This has been going on a year. A little over a month ago, we saw
another doctor in his office because my son once again had an ear infection and
she said she would send over the referral and nothing was done despite my
calling and calling and calling not only them but the ENT office. He has been
in terrible pain and the antibiotics no longer work on him. He has become
immune to everything they put him on. Not to mention any damage that may have
occurred since the proper treatment has not been done.
ANSWER
Your child's pain is not likely to justify a medical malpractice lawsuit. The costs are prohibitive. You should self refer to an ENT and try to shorten your child's suffering.
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