28 Oct Can a Doctor Be Held Liable for Discharging a Patient Too Early?
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In San Antonio communities such as Downtown, Stone Oak, and Alamo Heights, patients rely on doctors and hospitals to determine when they are ready to leave medical care. If a doctor discharges a patient too early and the decision falls below the accepted standard of medical care, the patient may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim.
However, an early discharge alone does not prove negligence. The patient generally must show that the doctor's decision caused preventable harm or worsened an existing condition.