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The message read that if I continue to use cannabis no more refills. Message is her job, method is problem. I have really liked my doctor until then. When I saw the script I was horrified! I had just been in her office and not a word about this.
I had tried to speak to my dr directly... View More 
This P.A I dated, she shared my private medical infornation to someone that I was on medicaid and have a heart condition. Person she shared it with made it public. Again, I'm not her patient and I told her my medical info in private and without consent to share . Was wondering if this is legal?
I went to the ER on October 2024 in Tracy CA. The doctor ordered CT Scan and ultrasound once he got the results back I was told I had a cyst on my left ovary and some liquid or leak but nothing to worry about it's not from the cyst it will go away on its own but I will be admitted for 3 days... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2025
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.
Suffered cancer 1990, after surgeries general lifestyle has impacted me with chronic pain. Recent medical issues involving severe arthritis in right hip is causing pain beyond current management with medication and non-opioids are not helping. Have tried to have temporary increase till issue is... View More
Lawyer. I have written and recorded evidence. Also I e requested who accessed my records 3 times and was told the last time that I would need to call someone else because they handle it. Please I need help because I’m suffering medically. THANKS ….. I’m not sure how someone contact you. I’m... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult time. It's important to find a lawyer who can guide you through your medical negligence case in Wisconsin. You might consider reaching out to your local bar association for a referral to someone experienced in this area.
Gather... View More
Medical staff at various hospitals repeatedly returned a legally incapacitated adult to violent abusive unsafe places, didn't respect nor acknowledge next surviving relationship leading to re traumatizing, torture and demise as noted in records is this a hate crime? When the next surviving... View More
No complications with delivery small 5lb1 oz baby doctor asked to use suction to speed up delivery because he had another baby to deliver. Doctor said that baby may have slight bruising and did not say anything about risks. Baby now has a skull fracture and bleeding of the brain and had to be... View More
Can I Sue because I'm suffering & I My Dr. Can't get my Records due to refusal?
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
In California, you have a clear legal right to access your medical records. Under state law (California Health and Safety Code Section 123110), healthcare providers must provide patients with copies of their records within 15 days of receiving a written request. If they refuse, they could face... View More
My boyfriend passed away Oct 7th 2023. He did have health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma all being treated and maintained with medication by a physician We had just got back from eating and shopping. We a carrying things in he goes to the bathroom and hollers for me from the... View More
Does the hospital and your patient portal only hold your records for 5 years? How do you retrieve your records after that?
answered on Jan 9, 2025
NYS requires 6 yea retention of patient reocrds:
(4) Medical records shall be retained in their original or legally reproduced form for a period of at least six years from the date of discharge or three years after the patient's age of majority (18 years), whichever is longer, or at... View More
I just found out that my records only go back to Nov 2019 from the patient portal. My botched surgery took place in Oct 2019. This hospital knows they did wrong. My question is, can I request my surgery records from that hospital through the patient portal because I can no longer speak due to my... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
I'm sorry about your ordeal with the surgery. Yes, you can request them through the portal. It's hard to say if the hospital "wanted those records gone," as you put it. That could invite an allegation of spoliation of evidence (destruction of evidence). A reputable health care... View More
I visited a chiropractor and have since had 25 visits. My Medicaid provider told me I should never have been charged after chiropractor signed me up for payment plan. This ended up in me losing a small business loan, I was already approved for and then had to shut down my business and have slipped... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This looks like something more complex than can be sorted out with brief general responses on a public forum. An attorney is going to want to see the grievance and know more about the patient file in terms of... View More
My wife saw a doctor about a chronic mystery condition and the doctor (without tests) advised that we sell our home and not get it tested for mold because then we would have to disclose it. This obviously caused my wife and I immense stress and we are now trying o figure out what to do. The... View More
I had a third degree perineal tear which took three tries to close. The first attempt was after delivery, four weeks later i was stitched in office they reopened within the week. A third attempt was made but i stopped the doctor due to the excruciating pain of it being done in office which is when... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
Your "belief" alone is not enough.
Get an examination by a different OB/GYN for the purpose of obtaining a medical opinion whether you were given an extra, medically unnecessary stitch in the procedure to close the perineal tear. If you were in fact given an extra, medically... View More
2 months wasted that she could have radiation and chemo
can we hold doctors liable for delay?
she passed away Aug 4
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answered on Jan 8, 2025
Hi - I'm very sorry for your loss. If they had properly diagnosed your wife, it is speculative whether 2 months of treatment may have made a difference. However, the type of cancer she was diagnosed with may qualify her for compensation. Please reach out to me privately and let me know and I... View More
can a therapist be held liable for a patitents actions?
should i pursue ejectment>
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
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