Philadelphia Unprofessional Conduct Lawyer

Of all career paths an individual can choose, perhaps none carries as much responsibility as a job in the healthcare field. Those employed as doctors, nurses, pharmacists or assistants are in positions of trust, and we expect them to act in a professional, ethical and morally responsible manner at all times. When persons responsible for the care of others do not act in accordance with the standards, rules and laws that govern their chosen professions, they may be guilty of unprofessional conduct. Experienced unprofessional conduct attorneys like those at Cherry Fieger and Marciano, LLP can help those who suffered harm or were at risk because of healthcare workers’ unethical or incorrect actions.

What is Unprofessional Conduct?

Frontline healthcare workers specialize in providing treatment and compassion to the public, so it is surprising that some of them routinely treat patients in an unacceptable manner. Actions that may qualify as unprofessional conduct because they violate a patient’s rights and the standards of a given profession include these:

• Any situation in which a doctor allows someone who is not a licensed medical professional to perform medical procedures or provide other types of medical care
• A health care professional failing to spot common symptoms associated with illnesses and conditions and/or failing to act upon those symptoms
• A health care professional failing to keep accurate and appropriate patient records
• A physician performing procedures or treatments for which he or she has not received training or authorization
• A physician performing procedures or using medications that are illegal
• A physician prescribing drugs that are not needed or are excessive given the patient’s condition
• A physician or other healthcare workers using or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the job
• A healthcare professional lying to or otherwise acting in a dishonest manner towards his or her patient
• A healthcare professional intentionally harming a patient physically

Can I Collect Damages for Unprofessional Conduct?

Knowing whether you should bring an unprofessional conduct case to court can be difficult. Unprofessional conduct attorneys are experienced with these types of cases, and they can advise you whether your injury breached the standard of professional conduct. For a free, confidential initial consultation with a Philadelphia unprofessional conduct lawyer, contact the law offices of Cherry Fieger and Marciano, LLP.