If your doctor refuses to help you, and won't recommend you to a specialist, first off, fire that doctor. And second off, if you think you may have a case, talk to a malpractice lawyer to weigh your options.
Can you sue a doctor for not treating your pain?
If a doctor provided you, the patient, with negligent medical care and that negligent medical care caused you to suffer physically, mentally, or emotionally, you are absolutely within your legal rights to sue the doctor and seek damages for pain and suffering.29 May 2020
Why do doctors downplay symptoms?
The tendency to downgrade symptoms may be based on the doctor's knowledge that a patient is in the early stages of an illness and could be much worse. Or the doctor may be making mental comparisons with other patients who are sicker….12 Apr 2010
What do you do when a doctor doesn't take you seriously?
If you feel your primary care doctor doesn't take your symptoms seriously, ask for a referral to a specialist or go to a different practice for a second opinion. A fresh set of eyes can be extremely helpful. Review how to present your symptoms factually, clearly, quickly, and without unnecessary minutiae.
What should you not tell your doctor?
- Anything that is not 100 percent truthful.
- Anything condescending, loud, hostile, or sarcastic.
- Anything related to your health care when we are off the clock.
- Complaining about other doctors.
- Anything that is a huge overreaction.
What to do when your doctor ignores your pain?
- Find a physician trained in pain management.
- Keep a pain journal.
- Participate actively in your care.
- Bring support.
- Write down your questions.
- If necessary, find another doctor.