Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
The medical profession requires high standards for both ethics and care, as is befitting the importance of the work that these individuals are expected to perform. A single decision or action by a nurse or physician can have a permanent effect on their patient’s health and well-being. Regrettably, this power and authority is sometimes misused by doctors or nurses who take advantage of their patients’ trust through sexual misconduct or other forms of abuse.
Contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 for more information regarding your legal rights and options if you have been sexually abused by a medical professional.
Mistreatment of Patients
Even in instances where sexual engagement is consensual, it remains unquestionably a violation of ethical standards. When medical professionals are not fully and impartially dedicated to patient care, both a patient’s physical and emotional health may be harmed. Following these instances, a patient may be able to pursue the following types of compensation:
- Emotional damages
- Therapy or medication costs
- Medical treatment in cases of sexual battery
- Loss of wages
- Loss of companionship
These situations can impact a patient’s emotional well-being for the remainder of their life. As a result, a patient may need to seek otherwise unnecessary treatment from a therapist or psychiatrist to work through their psychological trauma.
Contact Us
If you have been inappropriately or violently assaulted by a physician, nurse, or other medical professional, you may be entitled to pursue legal action. To discuss your options with an experienced advisor, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.