i messed an injection up on a baby the mom has said she will sue me, not the Dr but me. the Dr knows about this (for 1 im on leave because of it)

what should i do?

You "messed-up" an injection on an infant?
or
You "missed" an injection on an infant?

What happened to the infant?

If you were put on administrative leave, the MD must have concern about your ability as a medical assistant.If a patient sues, the physician is also sued because an MA works under the MD license.

We can't give out legal advice as MAs. No matter what anyones "opinion" is on this forum, it would all be heresay.

What type of schooling do you have and how long have you been an MA? Just curious.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA

Are You Still In School? Yes-will grad in Dec. 08 BSN

Are You Working? yes. hospital ER

Hi!!! Thanks for posting.

Couple great articles here... might help!
Sorry for keeping it so short. Got to get back to my web design projects! This is good info for ALL working medical assistants out there....


1.) The Often Misunderstood Respondeat Superior Doctrine --- Definition of Respondeat Superior

http://www.certmedassistant.com/respondeat-superior-doctrine.html



2.) Professional Liability and Malpractice Insurance
It's Not True that Medical Assistants Cannot Be Sued!

http://www.certmedassistant.com/ma-liability-and-tort.html


3.) On Tort and Negligence

http://www.certmedassistant.com/on-tort-and-negligence.html



Danni R.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Website Owner/Site Admin

Are You Working? yes!

no i messed up the bevel did not go in all the way and meds spilled on his leg it was a mess and a little updat ei have been let go pending is still what the doc and mom of the child want to do