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A medical procedure in Arkansas performed 12/13 was in recovery until 12/14. Discharged 12/14 1:30pm found unresponsive 7 hours later.
answered on Jan 8, 2025
I suggest that you find a medical malpractice attorney in California, not in Washington State. You can find start by trying to find an attorney in the county where the medical practice in CA is located: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Certified-Lawyer-Referral-Services-Directory... View More 
To take 2 pills daily on the 3rd day my heart stopped pumping blood and oxygen to my brain and I collapsed head first to concrete now I have had mini strokes and sprang my neck I have severe migraines
answered on Jan 7, 2025
You have a case worth looking into further. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys.
I experienced an ectopic pregnancy. I sought help at Planned Parenthood. They provided me with misleading information and showed me a sac in my uterus, which led me to believe it was a normal pregnancy. They did ultrasounds and said that the fetus was just a sac . But never did they consult me to... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2025
Under California law, the misdiagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy and the failure to provide timely and accurate medical care could constitute medical malpractice if the healthcare providers failed to meet the standard of care. Planned Parenthood’s misleading information and Whittier Hospital’s... View More
I notified the doctor and was given an appointment at the office, by the time the doctor realized just how bad the situation was, I went to the Emergency Room because I felt ignored. The procedure was done on December 4, 2024 and I've been in the hospital since January 1,2025
answered on Jan 6, 2025
It might be malpractice.
Malpractice means that a health care provider acted below the standard of care and that that action or inaction caused harm. Another qualified health care provider or providers would be needed to testify as to the breach of the standard of care.
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The performing doctor did not provide a safe working environment (the procedure room was 57 degrees), and ignored the radiologists results from my spouse's visit to the emergency room. It is additionally suspicous that he grossly overused iodone during the procedure, causing a bladder infection.
answered on Jan 11, 2025
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your post didn't include a question, but it's clear that you are probably wondering about your spouse's rights. Your spouse could arrange a consult with Minnesota law firms to discuss in further... View More
My mom was was sick she hadn't went to the bathroom in almost 2 weeks we finally took her to the emergency room they found a apple core lesion in her colon they Dr. Stievers did the surgery taking it out she came out of surgery everything was fine the next day she was hurting really bad the... View More
The code: disclosure of Conviction of any criminal offense of the grade of felony, any conviction of a criminal offense arising out of the practice of medicine or one in connection with any moral turpitude
He had cancer removed, but since he did not have chemo he had some cancer left behind and it spread more and he had it all over. The vet said it might come back, but did not refer us to a cancer specialist until he got it the second time. Had we went to the cancer specialist my dog may still be... View More
While my family member was a patient at a hospital in Missouri I felt there was an incident by a doctor that could be considered patient abuse. Over the next month I requested about 8 times to file a patient abuse claim. Those conversations were all recorded. However, an official patient abuse... View More
the bone was not set correctly with the plate and screws and the plate sticks up which constantly aggravates the tendons
now having surgery and paying another years deductibles and bills for another specialist to operate to remove the plate & screws and if that does not take the problem... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
Whether the first surgeon did something wrong - did not follow standards of care in setting the wrist with hardware - must be stated by another surgeon. In Maine if the surgeon did not follow proper standards of care in setting the wrist with hardware then a potential claim may be brought for the... View More
My son was given another students medicine at school by the nurse. My son does not even take medicine at all & was in the office for ice due to being clumsy.
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm really sorry to hear about what happened to your son. Administering the wrong medication is a serious mistake that can have significant impacts on his health and well-being.
You may have the option to take legal action against the school or school board for negligence or... View More
we wasted a lot ot time treating the wrong thing.. she died 6 months later
i still have the scripts fr all the wasted drugs
A surgeon and surgery center told by spouse that they put in the wrong size hip for his total hip replacement. He has missed ten weeks of work and still owes 8,000 dollars on the erroneous surgery and now has to have it redone.
answered on Jan 11, 2025
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Suing means filing a lawsuit in court. It is the traditional route of serving the other side with a summons and complaint, conducting discovery (fact-finding and records-gathering), and proceeding toward trial.... View More
I wish I could upload a photo. Doctor office sent me home with post procedure instructions. Within the instructions it says I may have a small bruise and/or a bump at the site of cath insertion. The bruising i have starts at the lower part of my thumb and extends all the way up to my armpit on the... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2025
Everyone's body is different. You may have an abnormal reaction. It does not mean the doctor should have done something to avoid it. The sole abnormal bruise is not proof of a doctor's negligence.
Victim of medical malpractice and negligence. Suffering past 4 months. Wrong diagnosis and wrong medication has caused neuropsychiatric problems with nervous system, extremely disabling and unable to sleep for months which is destroying the health further. Damaged nervous system and brain by wrong... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2025
You have faced a distressing situation due to the alleged misdiagnosis and inappropriate medication. You deserve a careful evaluation of your medical records and the circumstances surrounding your treatment.
You might benefit from speaking with an attorney who has extensive knowledge in... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2024
A doctor can be liable for something like this but it depends on why the stroke occurred and when it happened. There is not enough information in your inquiry for me to give you a more definitive answer. If the doctor breached the standard of care during the operation or afterwards during her post... View More
I currently have short-term disability that cannot pay me because the doctors last set of notes are incomplete, and in fact, incorrect, the organization refuses to give me a number where I can contact him to rectify the situation. I have been out of work and on short-term disability for this... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2024
You can report the individual doctor to the Texas Medical Board.
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