The doctor/patient relationship and immunity from malpractice
Spector, R.A.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 153(10): 501-503
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 18350709 Document Number: 527335
The physician-patient relationship establishes a cause of action for malpractice should the physician breach his duty to the patient. Employer-contracted physical examinations create a professional relationship between physician and employee to the extent of the tests conducted. An Independent Medical Examination may create a professional relationship between the physician and subject of the Independent Medical Examination.