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My brother went for a endoscopy test, after the procedure they are not releasing my brother from the operating room. When they released him, he has a high fever and double vision. we thought that maybe it is because of his fasting or he is tired. the night of the operation his fever went really... View More 
My children are covered under Badgercare. My divorce decree says that if one parent has insurance through their employer then the children have to be covered under that policy. Effectively, my children are covered twice and Badgercare covers everything. We're paying for a redundant service.
But only practice under my Dental degree , can I legally use DMD , MD on my letter head , building, business cards
I would like to file a suit against a surgery center (possibly 2) that allows certain Drs to take home leftover meds from surgeries with no accountability. The dangers of this are astonishing and I have irrefutable proof and admissions from a Medical Directer and anesthesiologist who has done this... View More
My child is acting like he is being followed and is in danger of his life. He cut his wrists and jumped off a bridge into a river. Said he did it because no one would beleave his story.
They have been aware for months and the past few weeks they have constantly cancelled on "cleaning" it. They won't do a permanent fix either.
All with paper trails
Mold was “taken care of” a couple years ago but as the fix has broken , can clearly see it was a cover up job and never fully taken care of.
The lack of proper hvac and humidity control has made the mold grow fast and strong again.
Most employee... View More
I know my dad had assets. He owned his home over 50 years. He was cremated when he had a burial plot paid for already, which she lied about. His ashes were just buried less than a month ago. I am thinking there is something suspicious with her. My sister told me she had a company shred documents... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
I understand how distressing and suspicious this situation must feel for you. In California, when someone passes away without a will, their assets typically go through probate, a court-supervised process that distributes the deceased's estate according to state laws. You and your siblings have... View More
Urgent care owned by physician to share 50% equity with a NP who will be managing partner.
I reside in California and my domestic partner would like to add me to his job of 30 years health insurance plan. We were told he would have to change his plan to an HMO he has a PPO now. I am pretty sure if we were married he would not have to change his plan. As he had been married before, and... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
Under California law, health insurance plans provided by employers must treat registered domestic partners the same as spouses. If your partner's employer is requiring a change from a PPO to an HMO plan for adding you, it might be worth checking the terms of the insurance policy and the... View More
I am in the process of establishing a business in Texas and would like to offer services using a massage gun and cupping to my clients. According to the Texas Occupations Code, "Massage therapy" means the manipulation of soft tissue by hand or through a mechanical or electrical apparatus... View More
I am 20 years old and as far as I know, I have full control over my medical treatments. I haven't given anyone else medical power of attorney. My mom says she has to accompany me to my doctor's appointment because she was the one "sent to triage" on my behalf and made the... View More
Without my knowledge or medical consent. And this is in reference to mental health counseling- outpatient
Hospital 01-12-24 I was admitted for weakness and was diagnosed with alcohol withdrawal and then noted to have generalized weakness,dysphoria dysphagla and diploma
# Miller Fisher Variant Guillain Barre Syndrome #Acute hypoxia respiratory failure.
#aspiration pneumonia.... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
Thank you for providing this detailed account of your medical situation. Based on the information you've shared, there are several potential legal issues to consider:
1. Potential Medical Malpractice: The nurse's alleged statement about administering "too much medicine"... View More
The company was Meghan, and after putting them in I started to get joint pain, spinal arthritis, fatigue severe migraine. I lost my job, home, and became disabled. Five doctors wrote letters asking my insurance to remove them and this was finally agreed to after two years. They will not do a lift.
answered on Jul 22, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, in terms of state-specific issues, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. At this point, your best option could be to research what the current lawsuit situation is with McGhan implants. There have been lawsuits in the... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Based on the brief details, it doesn't sound like there is a basis for a case here. Your frustration is understandable. However, it may have been an inexperienced staff. Unless there were significant damages... View More
My brother had a heart attack 20 years ago and it left him severely brain damaged. He has been in a semi-conscious state ever since, living in a nursing home, not able to communicate, walk, sit up unassisted, or follow commands. He does track people when they enter a room. He has been fed through a... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
You will certainly need a court order. No medical facility is going to proceed otherwise on such an old directive, especially when there has been care to the contrary since then. There's simply way too much liability here to get it wrong.
I am a healthcare provider and was given a written warning by HR at my hospital for a hipaa violation. I did not have any further action required besides signing the warning, no restrictions were placed on my privileges or license. It was not reported to my current state medical board. I am... View More
I have an order for tube feeding, I do not eat by mouth.
My DME refused to send me my ordered tubing, bags, supplies etc ordered by my physician and filled prior- because I chose to use formula that I could afford elsewhere.
I am on state health care- so Medicaid laws apply.... View More
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