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I have evidence of pre-existing diagnosis of 20 years, medical and psychiatric treatment records, verbal and return evidence of abuses, retaliation, discrimination, and civil, hipaa, SMI and human rights violations causing serious mental injury
Treatment facility I cannot find my son they will not give me any kind of information okay I'm his mother I don't know if it's a life or death I am his power of attorney I know nothing except for he's in a facility and it is not at the prison
I have records and proof and my husband as a witness to all my appointments
We believe that the current hospital my mom is in has misdiagnosed and or given the wrong treatment, the treatment they gave my mom is
know for causing necrosis to the patient's limbs, the doctors that were over her care did not tell my dad nor explained the treatment to him, we... View More 
I was supposed to have had an ACL reconstruction repair. So a new ACL after and old one failed. Surgical lists hardware used was only two screws of one type. The report states different sizes of screws and two different types were used in the surgery. It also states the procedure of removing old... View More
For 4 years, about 13 kaiser doctors, from many disciplines, misdiagnosed my foot pain and subjected me to years of tests, injections, medications, ultrasounds, mris, and costing me tens of thousands of dollars in leave, gas. Copayments, medications, when it is now obvious that my foot pain was... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2025
I understand how frustrating and painful this experience has been for you, dealing with misdiagnoses while trying to advocate for your own health concerns.
To obtain Kaiser's complete grievance rules and policies, you can take several effective approaches. Start by submitting a formal... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
Your question is unclear. That said, stitches are oftentimes left in to dissolve on their own. Either way, absent any harm resulting from the stitches having been left behind, there'd be no basis for bringing a malpractice lawsuit. If you wish to have the stitches removed, speak with a medical... View More
I want to know if that is cruelty to animals,then the vet went on my Facebook page and said I abandoned my dog with a picture of my dog in a really small cage.It hurt me so bad
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answered on Jan 17, 2025
I'm so sorry you're going through this distressing situation with your beloved dog. It must be heartbreaking to see your pet suffering and feel helpless about the financial aspects of their care.
In California, veterinarians are required by law to provide basic emergency care to... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2025
I hear your concern about your son's health and understand how challenging this situation must be for your family. Medical cases involving autism require careful consideration of scientific evidence and legal precedent.
While you can pursue a legal case regarding medical negligence,... View More
February 2022 mom got rushed to hospital had cancer was hospice but told them to do everything they can so she can go back home.They put her on a floor where she wasn’t getting any treatment and nurses rarely checked on her.Got into it with a nurse who was very rude and obnoxious when I asked why... View More
Local hospital diagnosed me with HER2+ breast cancer. I completed 18 weeks of chemo, followed by extensive surgery because I had a poor response to chemo. I then resumed chemo (15 weeks) and 25 radiations. I got a second opinion through a large breast specialty hospital and they found I am not... View More
Being titrated up slowly. And I have been diagnosed with medication induced acute pancreatitis on my last hospital visit the 3 rd since it happened. Do I have any legal standing for litigation ?
answered on Jan 17, 2025
Under California law, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim if your doctor prescribed the highest dose of Ozempic without proper titration, leading to complications such as acute pancreatitis. Medical malpractice requires proving that the doctor deviated from the standard of care,... View More
March 30 8mm node biopsy, fast growing cancer. June 5-9 radiation to wrong area of body, NOT to tumor biopsy. August 20 pet shows 8mm biopsy now 3 x 2.6 cm with metastasis to bone, lymph and lung. Non- curable .
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear about your difficult medical situation. This must be an incredibly challenging and distressing time for you and your loved ones.
While I understand your concern about potential medical malpractice, determining whether malpractice occurred requires careful review... View More
Theres more to the story but Since June 6, 2022, I’ve filed multiple DMHC cases, including Case #1219942, regarding Santa Clara County’s failure to address grievances and comply with health plan laws. I have Asperger’s Syndrome, am homeless, and suffer from ongoing health issues, including a... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
Based on the details you've shared, you may have grounds for legal action against Kaiser and related entities, particularly given the documented pattern of negligence and unaddressed grievances since 2022. Your situation involves multiple serious issues: inadequate medical care,... View More
Over the past 15 years I have had many different incidents with Davita causing accidents but recently I started recording them. I noticed how serious their actions have been putting patients in danger, one of the most recent that affected the whole center was when they ordered the heparin to the... View More
I had surgery on my hand for corporal Tunnel and trigger finger now my finger won’t make a fist
answered on Jan 14, 2025
The first thing you must do is take all of your relevant medical records to another surgeon in the same medical specialty and who is licensed in Texas to determine if the first surgeon who did your surgery did or failed to do something in breach of the standard of care that is the proximate cause... View More
Been to physical therapy did all they as of me but I can’t bend my trigger finger as in I can’t make a fist any more I
Four years ago when I was 14, I had a skin infection/rash on my thigh area and chest area and my father took me to the doctor to have it examined. The doctor asked my father if his 12-year-old son could stay in the room and my father agreed to let him and I had to strip naked in front of the... View More
I am seeking legal advice regarding multiple issues during a recent ER visit in CA, including HIPAA violations, false documentation, and inadequate care. Sensitive medical information was disclosed in a public setting, and I was not given guidance on what to expect during a miscarriage, resulting... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2025
In California, you may address these issues through several legal avenues. For HIPAA violations, you can file a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights. False documentation and inadequate care may support a medical malpractice claim if they caused harm, requiring proof of negligence.... View More
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