Q: This summer I experienced a very serious health issue that required an ER visit to UMMC - Ann Arbor.
I did not consult my primary doctor as he does not take call and is not available to patients after office hours.. This occurred late at night - 11:30pm or later. During the consult with the ER Doc she was inputting info into the computer with her back turned. In checking her notes later I was alarmed to see she quoted me as telling her I had been addicted to benzos. This is absolutely untrue. I have never had an addiction issue. I am aware of the issues with addiction and am familiar with medicine. My husband is an MD (disabled since end 2008). I have contacted the UM to no avail. They did discuss it with the ER dr who stands by her initial statements. This is something that will impact any medical care I receive going forward. I am trying to rectify this but am powerless against UMMC. Please help me address this.
A:
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a starting point, reach out to an attorney. They will probably need to request your medical records, conduct an investigation, and assess options (including the possibility of going to court), if the hospital will not change its position. You may also want to discuss this with your primary care doctor, as their records could become relevant in supporting your assertions. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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