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Told 5 years ago by doctor I did not need sinus surgery. Turbinates cauterized 5 years ago helped immensely. Now having issues again many sinus infections. ENT now told me septum was not straightened in 2016 and holes for sinuses placed up to high in 2016. Insurance billed in 2016. SSM health... View More 
X-rays taken 7-17-2024
doctor called 7-23-2024 asking if i was a smoker as X-rays looked like a smokers lung and i said no and he said he would do some reviewing of labs and get back
as of 3:30 a.m. 7-26-2024 know word back after several phone calls by us inquiring
Told 5 years ago by doctor I did not need sinus surgery. Turbinates cauterized 5 years ago helped immensely. Now having issues again many sinus infections. ENT now told me septum was not straightened in 2016 and holes for sinuses placed up to high in 2016. Insurance billed in 2016. SSM health... View More
Surgery was scheduled for 2 days later but canceled because of suspicion of a stroke. My doctor said he could not do the surgery until the following Monday(a week later) because he would be out if town. Monday came and he canceled because ge was stuck in NY. I told him I was now blind in that eye.... View More
Told 5 years ago by doctor I did not need sinus surgery. Turbinates cauterized 5 years ago helped immensely. Now having issues again many sinus infections. ENT now told my septum was not straightened in 2016 and holes for sinuses placed up to high in 2016. Insurance billed in 2016. SSM health... View More
1. Called Saturday afternoon 7/13/24 at 3:38pm, was advised by on-call nurse to go to ER for my 7/10 pain contractions which were every 3 minutes lasting 60 sec each, with bleeding. Was informed by the nurse that an OB is always on call in ER.
Went to ER, was a 4 hour visit.
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The doctor put his thumb through my uterus I had to get stitches in that at well. The medication wore off so I felt part of the surgery. I've been severely depressed and also can't have anymore kids now. As well as always in pain.
Do I have a case?
Do I have a claim against going for a biopsy under full anesthesia just cause the doctor could not diagnose my condition by looking at the symtoms?
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you underwent a biopsy under full anesthesia, and your doctor later said they wouldn't biopsy again for the same symptoms, you might feel frustrated or concerned. It's important to understand that doctors sometimes need to perform biopsies... View More
I have documents that were made by doctors and nurses that were falsified and also the cause of death is inaccurate what should I do?
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
I'm very sorry for your loss. You should consider contacting an attorney who handles medical malpractice or wrongful death cases. They can help you review the documents and determine if there is a case for negligence or falsification of records.
Gather all the documents you have,... View More
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
I fall underneath four major complaints, within the actual scope of protection both medical and emotional! As major injury suffered only 3 months after original placement both suffering physically,mentally, emotionally had been only of the 1st of 6 major contributors of all four federal... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
Under California law, you have several rights and protections that can help you address these issues. Medical neglect, sexual misconduct, and other forms of abuse are serious matters that the law takes very seriously. If you have suffered harm due to the actions or negligence of medical... View More
we do not know what to do or the avenues that we have. the doctor is being very compliant, but also very short with us. He has not offered us any options yet .he made a big mistake in our eyes cause of his mistake now my wife has to get cut on again.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It's important to address this issue directly with the doctor. You should start by requesting a detailed explanation of what happened and why the lift wasn't performed as agreed. Clear communication is key in understanding the situation fully.... View More
For clarity, my daughter was recently seen at the portsmouth regional hospital in portsmouth NH, she didn't recieve the needed care for her injury and we were just rushed out of the hospital as fast as they could get us out of there. On top of that, I know 100% for a fact they violated HIPPA... View More
The medicine caused me to have sever burn on my hand and face
Dr performed an endoscopy on me in Feb 2023, and took biopsies. Seen that I had an issue called EOE but never mentioned anything to me of it. Followed up in August with another endoscopy and still didn’t mention it until Jan 2024. Can I sue for this? Also refused to listen to me when I was... View More
I have a medical condition which requires an infusion medication monthly to keep the condition in remission. Last time I got my infusion was toward the end of 2022. The dr office was busy and they said they’d call to schedule next infusion. They never called. Being it was holiday season I... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2024
Under California law, medical providers have an obligation to provide timely and appropriate care to their patients. The extended delay in receiving your infusion medication may constitute medical negligence, especially if it has caused your condition to worsen. Your doctor's office has a duty... View More
Wrong hardware was used in a medical procedure.
answered on Jul 24, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you're seeking an attorney, as your post describes, your best bet is to reach out to attorneys on your own. It's difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you to offer their services - the format... View More
No one will take the case and I'd like other options even if it's to try and hold the healthcare facility accountable in the future for other patients.
I received a consultation for a pinched nerve in my back and was recommended for a steroid injection. I expressed concern of whether or not my insurance would cover it and was told to call into the billing department and ask them to run my insurance. I did that and was told it would be $200. I... View More
I went in for an SCS and came out Partially paralyzed with no SCS. I was worked on for over 6 hrs to get one side back. The other side is still not good a month later. I am no longer independent and rely on walkers and chairs and help.
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