A doctor is being charged in a Waterbury medical malpractice case.
According to the Associated Press, the doctor is being charged with manslaughter in the death of a patient who overdosed on medication he is accused of prescribing.
The doctor is accused of over-prescribing pain medications and muscle relaxers to the victim, a 35-year-old woman.
In what capacity do you think this doctor is responsible for this Waterbury medical malpractice incident? Do you think doctors are pressured by pharmaceutical companies to prescribe a quota of medications?
If you or someone you know has been involved in a Waterbury medical malpractice case, the Waterbury medical malpractice lawyers at Carter Mario Law Firm can help.
