Lawsuits are filed when there is breach of the standard of care by the medical providers, meaning essentially that substandard or unacceptable treatment was provided to the patient. In addition to proving the medical provider was negligent, it must also be proven that the negligence was the probable cause of death of the patient. Lawsuits are filed when there is breach of the standard of care by the medical providers, meaning essentially that substandard or unacceptable treatment was provided to the patient. Depending on the suspected cause of death, hospital may request to perform an autopsy of the patient.
Are Autopsies Required for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
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