The police are not always needed for medical malpractice claims. However, if your doctor’s negligence resulted in you being a victim of crime, there are certain procedures that must be followed.
This is because the doctor-patient privilege only applies to medical information, not to any crimes committed against you by the doctor or his/her staff. If an on-duty police officer responds to the scene of your filing a claim, you will also need to file an official report. These reports are necessary for you to recover damages through the civil court system.