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I recently had the excision on my hand to remove it. This would not have been necessary if the doctor would have actually looked at the hand and did some testing. Just glancing at it and determining it was sun damage was negligent, since he knew I was on blood pressure pills which are known to... View More
answered on May 18, 2021
I am very sorry for your experience. I know it can be frustrating to go through an experience that was difficult and/or could have been prevented. Medical Malpractice cases are tough because they almost always involve a serious injury and/or loss. Plus, in order to have a claim against a medical... View More
My son's father's on his deathbed being refused medical treatment medications and insurance even though his income limit is guaranteed to meet criteria
answered on Dec 20, 2020
Your question likely poses many more questions. Being refused treatment, if done intentionally, can be much more than just negligent conduct. Also, there are many laws to protect people being denied insurance coverage. You may want to contact the state's insurance commissioner with regard to... View More
Dr refusing treatment and medication due to a missed urine test and discriminated against due to assuming drugs have been involved with no criminal background or past experiences this man will die soon without help
answered on Dec 18, 2020
Thank you for the question. I hope that this man will get help soon to prevent a death. It seems like there must be much more to the story raised in the question. Medical doctors swear to an oath to "Primum non nocere" (First, do no harm). First, it has to be established that the doctor... View More
There is no expectations or pain contracts set in place therefore I was unaware of the rules
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Regarding the question as to whether false documentation on a medical record is something to pursue, the short answer is yes. You should always point out something inaccurate in your medical records if you notice it. It's just good practice and could protect you from harm, such as if the... View More
I took my six year old daughter to the dentist she was supposed to have two fillings and a coating of sealant put on her teeth. after the dental assistant brought my daughter out she had said that two of her teeth were loose and it falling out during the procedure on their own after getting home... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2020
I hope that your daughter is doing well. Getting dental care at a young age is important and you want her to have a positive experience. This is a tough issue, because a child (as a patient) cannot legally consent to treatment. You, as the parent, are in control of what is consented to and what is... View More
I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia in 2016. My pcp has never addressed it. I have been to the er numerous times thinking it was a heart attack and told it's a panic attack and sent home.
answered on Oct 21, 2020
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You do not include a question, but it's possible you may be wondering whether this diagnosis (or misdiagnosis) gives rise to a claim for medical malpractice. In the brief description, it is not fully clear what... View More
A dentist performed a dental implant on me that failed. So they are offering me the option of either a full refund for the failed implant or having an oral surgeon remove the implant and redo it. They are asking me to sign a letter stating which option I choose. For the second option, which I want... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2020
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your questions remain open for two weeks. As a GENERAL matter, it could be difficult for any attorney to offer an advisory opinion here, because sometimes the enforceability of any agreement cannot be guaranteed or precluded until it goes before a judge, or... View More
Our child was checked into a residential program and threatened with violence by other patients almost immediately.
She reported it to me; I informed staff who said they were aware (but hadn't told me).
I informed manager and another staff member after further reports of... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2020
I'm sorry for the terrifying ordeal experienced by your daughter. This is something an Oregon attorney could advise best on, but you await a response for three weeks. You indicate not having funds for legal fees. What you describe does not appear to be a case (if validated) that an attorney... View More
I had blood work come back that said I had hyperthyroidism , the walk in clinic doctor I saw went over the results she'd ordered and told me I had hypothyroidism. If the tsh marker is over 4 is hypo if its under .35 its hyper. Mine was .25 so I was clear it was hyperthyroidism. She prescribed... View More
answered on May 2, 2020
An Oregon med mal attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. As a general matter, you have laid out some of the issues that a med mal attorney would look at in evaluating your situation, and in a way, answered part of your own question. You point out that the symptoms were... View More
my son almost died from infection in his heart from the implant . now he has tried to say my sons valve should be repaired but nothing about taking the device out that has made him sick and is recalled. I feel the dr is lying and has lied to cover up mistakes such as implanted the wrong size as... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You say that your son is now an adult so your son will need to be the person that seeks additional medical advice or who contacts an Attorney if he feels that there was medical malpractice. You should talk to your son and encourage him to seek medical advice from another heart surgeon.... View More
I fell due to a pre-existing medical condition in the middle of a road. I injured my nose and one arm. I went to an ER where the attending Dr. ordered multiple x-rays, at 12, I stopped the tech and said, "No more" and he stopped. He would have kept going if I hadn't stopped him.... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2019
I'm sorry you injured your nose and your arm from a fall. As to the question of whether you can sue for excessive radiation exposure from x-rays, the answer - technically - is yes. It's easy to file a lawsuit, and most anyone can file a lawsuit for virtually anything. There is a... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice who handles medical negligence cases--they give free consults. A lot depends on your signs and symptoms.
My mom - 84 with dementia - was basically sent home to die with no added pain medication after a broken leg was fixed. No catheter - no nothing. Can they do that?
answered on Jun 3, 2019
Reputable and well-run hospitals will generally take a number of measures to ensure good recovery following surgery. This can include their social services unit making arrangements for post-op care in an approved rehabilitative facility. It can include arrangements for a nurse to make follow-up... View More
I met with a lawyer after being referred though the Oregon Bar Association referral line and after we were done talking I asked that what I shared be kept confidential. He told me that he was under no obligation whatsoever to keep my information confidential. He said that a consultation even if I... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2019
I can't speak reliably for the actual Oregon Bar Association referral line (that communication is probably not a confidential communication subject to the attorney/client privilege), but the communication with an attorney is subject to the confidential communication privilege.
ORS... View More
he kept going even after I got up from my bed as he kept saying " come on man up" mind I was in ICU, also there was a nurse/dr watching while he did this, this officer left this out of the police report but put everything else in it. theres more that I can discuss if there is something,... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
I'm sorry to hear of your experience, but this is not an immigration issue. I suggest speaking with a civil attorney and also contacting the police department to request that the report be modified to include all relevant information.
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Any operson can always sue.
What are the damages?
What are the resons they did not come sooner?
Could you have called a different funeral home?
Who called and when?
Is the case of suffcient cvalue that an attorney would take it on a contingency fee basis?
The ER sent me home several times in a 2 week period. Even though sufficient tests had been done to find the LG infection in my hip and as a result I went septic. Which was discovered by a different hospital. I had to have emergency surgery on my hip resulting in being unable to work unable to... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2018
Difficult case but you have significant damages. Suggest you get a copy of the records of the two hospitals. If they ask for a reason just say "insurance issue." Under the Electronic records Act you can get the records as cheap as $5 per disc! If they say "would you like us to print... View More
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A co-worker of mine recently suffered two strokes because his doctor prescribed him two medications that are NOT supposed to be taken at the same time. The doctor was fired after it was discovered that the mix of these medications caused the strokes. What are my co-workers chances... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2018
I don't think anyone can predict with any certainty how a medical negligence lawsuit might turn out. Even with the most compelling facts, there is no way with the information you provided to know how this case would be decided. From what you have described, if a physician in the same or... View More
How do I sue doctor for malpractice in Oregon? This is 3rd family member, that was a patient. Mom, Dad & Uncle, all passed with this "Dr's care". At scheduled appt for #3 round, was given life expectancy. When my Dad said he was going to go to the Cancer Center in Arizona, Dr.... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice who handles medical cases. They give free consults.
answered on Jan 10, 2018
This would be what we call medical malpractice, and it happens because we are humans and prone to errors. Hopefully she did not have any bad reactions. If she did, then you would have a good medical malpractice case. If she was not harmed, there is still a small case, but not worth much (I settled... View More
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