Medical Malpractice Attorneys and Lawyers

Medical malpractice attorneys: Can a doctor put "Dictated but not read" on his reports?

What would happen if a doctor put this disclaimer and then got sued for malpractice? By this statement I believe he means he takes no responsibility for any errors there may be--many are done overseas and are full of errors. Does this let him off the hook? Obviously it is not ethical because if the doctor doesn't take responsibility, who could, but what about the legal effect? Thanks for explaining any legal angles. I edit these things and just got curious. I also wonder what happens when a case goes to court and an insurance company is involved.

Public Comments

1. Because he dictated it, he/she is still liable. Mabye a little less liable, but still liable. Thats pretty much there so if they're spelling errors, they dont look stupid. Its still their words.
2. Doctors put that disclaimer on to say they do not read the reports after a medical transcriptionist types them. It does not let them off the hook for mistakes they may have made in treatment. They do not have time to read all the dictation, but most practices keep the tape recording for a period of time.