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answered on Mar 27, 2020
Hi, it is possible. Much of the case depends on the actual prognosis and treatment plan going forward.
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answered on Feb 12, 2020
Not sure what your question was. If he was injured there would be a potential for a claim, depending on the circumstances--the age of the child, who was handing him off etc.
I have worked in a restaurant for the past 4 years. Recently the state of management has gone downhill. As someone who also works in the medical field, I understand I, as an employee, am not allowed to go into work around food with contagious conditions. I provided them two seperate doctors note... View More 
answered on Feb 12, 2020
You should file for unemployement as you were not terminated for cause where you had necessitous and compelling reasons.
I have a legal question about my post-divorce obligations. My daughter turned 18 in October, but she is still in the 10th grade - she failed more than once. She was supposed to graduate in June 2020. That won't happen. We live in Pennsylvania. Am I required to provide health insurance up until... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2020
If your support order requires you to maintain coverage for her, then you should. If you feel it's a burden for you to continue covering her after June 2010, you can file a petition with the court to seek a modification of the order.
My insurance dropped me because I “make too much money” but I never received the notice they said the mailed me. So I had gone to the ER and now I have a $4000 hospital bill. The insurance company said I can’t file a complaint because I am no longer insured under them and the insurance... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2020
The hospital should have a process where you can apply to have the bill reduced. Call the hospitals billing department
DME company made a mistake billing insurance since June 2019, sent statements to patient in Sep 2019. In Sep 2019, patient told supplier to pick up item, they no longer want it. DME supplier said they would not unless a doctor told them to. Does the patient have to pay for the rental cost... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
Patient has, I assume, asked them to remove it in writing and saved a copy of the letter. Suggest the person contact the Medicaid office that deals with providers.
I am disabled, very ill and trying to get my medical records from multiple physician specialty practices. Due to the complexity of healthcare expansions and electronic medical records that has taken place over the decades, it is now 4 months, over 100 phone calls, many signed releases and I’ve... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
An attorney who handles health care matters should be able to help you. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 29, 2019
Insurance practices are governed by state regulations, so a Pennsylvania attorney would be most familiar with applicable laws. But your question remains open for two weeks. As a general practice virtually nationwide, policyholders are provided with the information you describe. Just ask your... View More
I am an RN certified in Botox and derma filler injections. I aware that injections must be supervised by an MD/DO. My question is does the doctor have to be physically present for a nurse to do injections or can he be within a certain distance and accessible by phone? Is there a regulation that you... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Hi, I am not a lawyer in PA. I will say that here in Texas delegation really depends on state statutes. I'd check out your scope of practice laws in Pennsylvania. Certainly tele-medicine is a thing but some states have distance requirements when physicians delegate tasks. Also, are you a... View More
Pertaining to medicare supplement insurance.
answered on Apr 19, 2019
Not prosecuted but if it turns up in the medical records they could drop you or re-rate you. Sorry, the person.
Do I have cause for a lawsuit to re coup my losses?
answered on Feb 4, 2019
Depends on the damage as to whether it is worth the costs of looking at it. however, I would suggest you contact a member of the Pa. Ass. for Justice in your area who handles medical carelessness cases.
Due to something that was advocated and found in his blood work. I looked up the regulations and personally called the companies myself. And they are stating that isn’t the case and the hospital did not even try to put an authorization in to obtain that particular service. What rights does he... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
Contact the hospitals patient advocate and your family doctor.
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answered on Jan 28, 2019
I suggest that you Google the unit and, if there's a pending class action suit, contact the litigation group that filed the complaint.
I have powerful video and paper evidence of his civil rights bieng extremely violated. I was told by NH staff he was deemed incompetent after he signed Medical proxy to me - in front of me , I have pictures - documents -video evidence to provide
I checked with courts - he was not deemed... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2018
There may be a claim the estate can make. Whether it's a claim for the DA is up to the DA for the county where it happened. Feel free to call me and I can recommend some attorneys who can discuss the case in more detail with you. Do understand nursing home cases are difficult as the people go... View More
Hello. I hurt my foot at work. I was originally told by there doctor that is was a sprain or strain. I went 3 weeks before they sent me to an orthopedic Dr that immediately knew the issue(Os Peroneum). They treated me and I am almost feeling 100%. However, work called me a few days ago and said... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2018
Yes, you then have a right to "buy in" under COBRA. However, if its a sucky plan, you would perhaps want to sign up for an ACA plan. Talk to the attorney who is advising you on comp.
I am RN . I accidently wrongly put in a doctors order for a narc in the wrong resident name , I told another nurse when the med arrived he told me what to do send it back to pharmacy he faced it over and I called them . Can I get charged for this ???
answered on Apr 23, 2018
Anyone can get charged criminally for anything, and it happens all the time. Will it happen to you? No idea.
If it does, and it really was a mistake at work, then cooperate with the authorities and tell them what happened. Same with your employer. If you did nothing intentionally wrong... View More
I asked the therapist to attend for mutual support as my child had been having suicidal thoughts. While sitting at a pyschiatric center as my child was finishing an evaluation to be admitted my child asked her therapist to use her cellphone. Deliberately in front of me the therapist handed my... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Who is the therapist's client? You invited her there which indicates some relationship. She owed duties to her client. Her behavior sound slightly unprofessional, and you should calmly ask for an explanation before proceeding further.
At a minimum she seems to be triangulating which is... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2017
You aren't bound to use or be it. Just inform the family of that.
There controlling I cn t take it they steal my ssi an disability checks they threaten me with cops tell me cops will force me 2 come back
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Depends on your competence level. Contact Community Legal Services to start with--see if they have a disabilty rights project.
Evaluation was done in NY where incident occurred, but only saying it's too old. Clean record since. No issues. Just moved to PA from NY and applying for license here in PA. Left NY license in good standing after finishing legal process.
answered on Aug 31, 2017
Not sure what evaluation you need, but if you had some situation it was needed for Pa. and most states require that on reapplication you may need another.
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