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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: If I am an esthetician and my client has an allergic reaction, can I offer them Benadryl from my first aid kit?

Estheticians are not medically trained professionals, and this would be a single packed unopened packet to be offered for a client with histamine reactions.

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jul 28, 2023

Yes, you can offer them Benadryl. Offer it to them and let them make their own decision as to whether or not to take it. Just make sure they are aware of the side effects / risks of the mediation, perhaps by having the warning label / package insert available for them to read. You are not a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: Are medical portal emails part of my medical records? Can they cut you off from access to them? Can I request copies?

I was harassed by a doctor, filed an complaint internally. An investigation was done and I was blocked from using the portal. I no longer have access to my portal emails to and from doctors and staff. Are these part of my medical record? Can I request copies of them? Is there a way to regain access... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jun 2, 2023

Hard to say. Medical records maintained by a physician / hospital are oftentimes kept separate and apart from messages generated on the patient portal. And a medical records department might not even have access to them. That said, the messages contained within the patient portal would arguably... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: I am looking for a lawyer who know New York Insurance Law for fertility treatment or fertility preservation coverage

I live in New York, I work in a large company with more than 100 employees,

I was diagnosed infertility, so I am eligible for fertility treatment under New York new law, I call my insurance company , they do not care this law,

then I call my company HR department, they do not care... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 28, 2023

One option might be to research health care attorneys. In addition to your own searches, you could look into the attorney referral sections of state and local bar associations. Also, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer," that lists attorneys by areas of practice and region. It's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for New York on
Q: What type of payment would an attorney need for a NY balance billing case (2021 DOS), ie hourly?

What payment structure does an attorney use for a balance billing case in New York by an in-network provider?

In network provider balance billed me though insurance EOB shows $0 owed as their claim from 2021 was discounted to $0. Provider's billing company refused to resubmit their... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 24, 2023

Attorneys who handle medical billing disputes apply various fee arrangements, depending on the type of insurance (no-fault, private, etc.), volume of claims (in terms of whether it's a high-volume institutional client, such as a large medical office or single-transaction individuals),... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Education Law and Gov & Administrative Law for New York on
Q: If the judge put a neglect case on me but I got my children back can I go to school to become a nurse to care for adults

I want to go to nursing school or am I not allowed to have nursing license in ny state

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 26, 2023

This may be something that most Criminal Defense attorneys and Health Care Law attorneys (categories chosen for the post) do not casually deal with on a regular basis. It may be more along the lines of professional licensing. You could try reposting under Education Law, which might be a closer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Health Care Law for New York on
Q: A hospital told me my daughter died 11 years ago (2011) now in 2022 they are saying their records says she is not
Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jan 10, 2023

Under the law, hospitals in New York are required to keep patient records for six (6) years after the date of discharge or, in the case of a minor, three (3) years after the patient reaches the age of 18; or at least six (6) years after the date of death.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Collections for New York on
Q: Hello - I got served with a summons and complaint for a medical bill that a hospital ended up suing me.

Hello - I got served with a summons and complaint for a medical bill that a hospital ended up suing me for not paying. I am not sure what the charge is for. I don’t know if I can call the hospital? Or the lawyers office that is suing me? I don’t know if the hospital sold my info to a... View More

Daniel Michael Luisi
Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Dec 2, 2022

You need to demand verification of the debt, examine the accounting of the debt, and prepare and file your answer to the complaint, containing all of your defenses. Federal law also protects you from false or abusive medical debt collections under the FDCPA. By ignoring it, you risk a default... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Health Care Law for New York on
Q: I do not want the vaccine but it's mandatory for in-person classes. Is my right to education & health protected?

Hey, I am from NYC, CUNY colleges are mandating vaccines to return to in-person classes. Online learning hinders my ability to perform well and isolation from a student environment is affecting my social skills and mentally challenging me. I am emotionally out of touch with the rest of the world... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Nov 23, 2022

You're fighting a losing battle. The Supreme Court of the United States has, on multiple occasions, rejected challenges to NYC's vaccine mandate for municipal employees. A challenge to a mandate requiring CUNY students to be vaccinated for in-person learning would likely meet the same... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: I live in NY State, can refusal of medical treatment for a heart attack be construed as mental illness?

I know I will die if I refuse. But after prolonged illness, I am ready to die.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 6, 2022

I'm sorry for your painful situation. As attorneys, we can't make determinations of mental illness. That requires a diagnosis from a mental health professional. If you stopped me on the street to ask this, I could only say that I believe it comes from someone highly intelligent who could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: i am looking for case law for NEW YORK MENTAL HYGIENE LAW ARTICLE 81 PROCEEDINGS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN FO
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Feb 24, 2024

You could purchase a book from a number of sources or hire a company to do the research for you, or both.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: I have someone living with me. We are not married. She is about to become a ward of the state for mental health issues..

. Can the State come after my money or assets? Like using common law or anything crazy?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 18, 2024

I'm sorry your question remains open for five weeks. One option might be to repost under Divorce, Family Law, and Public Benefits. Although your situation is obviously not a divorce, attorneys who practice in those areas would probably have the most insight about financial rights and duties... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Real Estate Law and Health Care Law for New York on
Q: My landlord is closing on his home on 12/1/2023. I have COVID now since Thanksgiving, must I still move out by 11/30/23?

I tested positive on Thanksgiving day, 11/23/23. My doctor says I must isolate/quarantine for minimum 10 days bc I also have bronchitis as well. I am considered almost a severe case hence why he advised I must isolate minimum 10 days. But my move out of the apt date is in the middle of the... View More

Steven Warren Smollens
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Nov 26, 2023

Dear Manhattan Tenant

Oh, boy. In New York a landlord is without any legal and lawful right and authority to demand the tenant move out simply because the landlord sold the house. In fact a landlord has no power without a Housing Court judgment and an eviction warrant to force the tenant...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New York on
Q: How do I address second-hand accusations of medication diversion with a patient?

Pt "A" contacted me today and stated that pt "B" stole her controlled meds (while they were in a shared medical transportation cab). Apparently, "B" admitted to her that he did indeed take them. Pt "A", further reports that in the past, "B" has... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on May 25, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: can anyone look at my medical records .

I check at my doctor's office and a law firm looked at my medical records without my approval.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 12, 2023

An entity would usually need to present a HIPAA authorization to see the records. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: I have a 92 yr old mother, who will not sign a healthcare proxy can children make a health decision if she can’t

If a medical emergency arises, and she can’t make it health decision, can her children make it for her without there being a healthcare proxy

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Feb 5, 2023

No. A court appointed Guardian can.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Consumer Law and Education Law for New York on
Q: Can you sue a person who works at health care center on campus for delaying service intentionally? Thank you.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 14, 2022

It could depend on the extent of damages resulting from the delay in providing medical care. If the ensuing damages are not significant, many law firms would be unlikely to handle on a contingency basis. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for New York on
Q: I was denied an MRI from Emblem health several times. New insurance now diagnosed with arthritis can I sue Emblem?

Emblem was my former insurance through my former employer. I suffer from hip pain. I was approved for an X-ray of my hip which showed normal. However the pain was severe. My PCP requested an MRI on my behalf several times, but Emblem denied the request each time. My coverage ended with Emblem on... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 5, 2022

I'm sorry for your ordeal. You ask if you could sue. I think it would be difficult to find a law firm to handle such a matter on a contingency basis. MRIs are often initially denied as a knee-jerk reaction in many instances. They are big-ticket items compared to other less-sophisticated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Hi, My name is Aina.I just got fired from my job because of my health condition. What should I do?

Back in 2018, I had an accident in my country, so I have a back problem and the day I did interview with my employer, I already explain to them that I am in a session of treatment actually. They accepted to hire me which was a months ago, and today, they just fired me because I did not work... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 22, 2022

I'm sorry you were fired. This is something that the employment law attorneys here would have better insight into than personal injury attorneys. There's no guarantee that all posts on this Q & A board are picked up, but if you reposted and added Employment Law as a category, you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Family Law, Collections and Health Care Law for New York on
Q: In New York City Domestic Partnerships, are partners responsible for the other's medical debt if either one gets sick?

I am in a domestic partnership registered through the City of New York. I would like to be on my partner's health insurance policy. We would like to know that if I were to get sick, is she responsible for paying my remaining bill should something not be covered by insurance and I am unable to... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Apr 13, 2022

In theory yes. Practically, not likely.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Health Care Law for New York on
Q: I’m a former anesthesia technician fired while on assignment at Harlem Hospital! I’m looking for legal representation.

Hello

I’ve been an anesthesia technician for 19 years(traveler since 2011). I was on assignment in nyc at Harlem Hospital(April 2021-September 2021) & had been extended(asked to renew my contract to stay on to keep working) 3 times(I accepted). I was asked to extend a 4th time right... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 2, 2022

I'm sorry your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could repost your question under the Employment Law category. You are correct about this matter being related to health care law, but an employment law attorney would probably have the strongest insight here about your rights.... View More

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