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I am planning to start a business in Washington State that assists the elderly with technology, including using computers, phones, and tablets, as well as making appointments. The services will be offered both in-person and online. I need to know what is required in terms of licenses,... View More 
I live in Washington State and have a daughter with multiple diagnosed disabilities: dyslexia, language processing disorder, impaired working memory, and difficulty processing information. She recently turned 13, and I was denied access to her medical records by her doctor, due to her age. Although... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Washington State, parents typically have the right to access their child's medical records until the child turns 14. However, this can be complicated if the child is deemed mature enough to make their own decisions, or if there are concerns about their ability to understand medical... View More
I am concerned about how a dependency finding in a DCYF case might affect my Washington State medical license. I have signed an agreed dependency petition due to substance use and mental health issues. Currently, I am undergoing a drug and alcohol assessment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT),... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
A dependency finding, especially if related to substance use or mental health issues, may raise concerns for your Washington State medical license, but it doesn't automatically mean you will lose it. The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) focuses on whether a physician's actions impair... View More
I have a traumatic brain injury and have been receiving medical advice from Harborview Medical Center, which instructed my spouse to call 911 if I experienced suicidal ideation. When this occurred, my spouse called 911, explaining that I had a knife and feared I wanted to harm myself. He requested... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
I understand how traumatic this experience must have been for you and your spouse. When police respond to mental health emergencies in Washington, they should recognize it as a health crisis rather than a criminal matter, especially when informed about your TBI.
You have the right to file a... View More
If my wife and I get divorced but continue to live together, would she be eligible for low-cost health insurance? We are still married and considering options; she doesn't work, and our kids have state insurance.
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
If you and your wife get divorced but continue to live together, her eligibility for low-cost health insurance will depend on her income and the health insurance program you’re considering. If she is not working and does not have income, she might qualify for assistance through Medicaid or other... View More
Called to confirm if picture was in chart. It is not and it was confirmed with Supervisor after reporting the concern.
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
This situation raises valid concerns, especially about privacy and proper handling of your child’s information. It’s important to address these concerns directly with the doctor’s office. You’ve already taken a good step by reporting this to a supervisor.
Since the photo cannot be... View More
Im under investigation for unprofessional misconduct. APS requested an interview as i already submitted a statement to the DOH. how should i except the interview to go? whats APS's process/structure usually entail? What questions do i except from this interview & whatd be the most... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult situation. You have asked at least a dozen questions, and this question and answer format is designed more for one question/one answer.
If I were in your shoes, I'd be most concerned about the possibility of criminal charges. For that... View More
Believe asbestos & other hazards found in demolished school has caused multiple cancer related deaths of individuals that worked at this school and unknowingly affecting other staff and students who attended. Needing help to figure out where to go with these concerns so the people/ school... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2025
Although seven - eight years have passed since the absestos affected the people, there may still be a possibility of a lawsuit if the connection to the events in 2017 with the cancer was only recently discovered.
Because the defendant will be a public entity (school) and perhaps one or more... View More
If she gets hurt on our property, what liability do we have. We are 80 year olds and she does mainly cleaning, but has shoveled snow for us and other jobs as they come up such as change light bulbs, taking items to Goodwill, recycling, but mostly help around the house.
answered on Dec 31, 2024
The liability for you if the woman helping you gets hurt would be the same as a guest in your house. That is to say, if a guest in your house, or a person working for you, is injured in your house, you could be liable for some or all of their medical costs (I say "some" because the... View More
My husband passed away from glass in his lungs from the dosing of Remdesivir that was administrative to him when he got put in the hospital for Covid. I have proof from his hospital records that I just found. I would love help with this. Does anybody have answers or suggestions of what I can do?
answered on Dec 19, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. Your initial guesses about the type of lawyer you need are correct - you chose Wrongful Death and Med Mal as categories. Those are the areas in which you could start... View More
I had to have surgery because of a hernia, due to a failed mesh. At the time it was performed by labor and industry Dr. They did not remove the failed mesh, they reattached it and put another over it. Was that done knowing the bad mesh had recalls and not care because it was under labor and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2025
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. The short answer is that they could be liable. But law firms would probably want to know more details about the mesh, the recall, the hernia, the surgery, and other elements of the matter. In terms of what you... View More
i have a scheduled disciplinary hearing scheduled at work. I am a HCA (Home Care Aide) or healthcare professional. I have fraudulent/contradictory allegations made towards me including rear-ending someone in an auto collision, buying a client alcohol & having a relative drive us home due to my... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
First, carefully review all the allegations against you and gather any evidence that supports your side, such as emails, messages, or witness statements. Document the events in detail, including dates, times, and any relevant interactions. Collect any evidence that can refute the fraudulent claims,... View More
The company was Meghan, and after putting them in I started to get joint pain, spinal arthritis, fatigue severe migraine. I lost my job, home, and became disabled. Five doctors wrote letters asking my insurance to remove them and this was finally agreed to after two years. They will not do a lift.
answered on Jul 22, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, in terms of state-specific issues, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. At this point, your best option could be to research what the current lawsuit situation is with McGhan implants. There have been lawsuits in the... View More
i dont believe i signed a disclosure for them to discuss my addiction status with my potential landlord, I know that her and I said we didn't know why it would be important for them to know that information just to rent to me. all I know is that my second month rent wasn't paid and I got... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
I understand you're dealing with a sensitive and frustrating situation regarding your privacy and housing. Let's break down the legal aspects of your question:
1. Privacy rights and health information:
Your health information, including addiction status, is protected under... View More
The name of the persons info is attached to my files with some personal info also included.
answered on Apr 30, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Technically, it could be a privacy violation. For practical purposes, many people just destroy the out-of-place pages. An errant sheet from a report gets accidentally left in a copier or scanner in a medical office,... View More
Washington State. Called for a wellness check on 91 year old diabetic grandma who was left alone for over 3 hours under the care of her drug addict son (who we opened an adult protective services case against.) The firefighters not only told him who made the wellness check call, but had me on the... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about this difficult and concerning situation. Based on the information you provided, it seems the firefighters may have mishandled the situation by disclosing who made the wellness check report to the person being reported. This goes against typical protocols to protect the... View More
My parents live in Washington state, and my mother is disabled receiving SSDI and long term care service where a caregiver comes to her house every day. They live in a house they jointly own, no mortgage. They're both seniors, and now they miss their home country, so they decided to move back... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Selling a house and moving overseas can have several implications for your parents, particularly regarding their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicaid benefits. First, it's important to note that SSDI benefits are typically not affected by the sale of a primary residence or... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could repost your question and include the category "Medical Malpractice." Some questions do go unanswered, but the additional category should give you better chances of a response.... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
As a visitor to Washington state on a temporary visa, you may not be eligible to enroll in health care coverage through the state exchange. Typically, eligibility for health care coverage through state exchanges is determined by factors such as residency and citizenship status.
If... View More
already left CA terrified and moved to NM. There, severe sleep apnea and hypoxia was missed until I was so disabled I didn't even think to get help to get on disability. Eventually a social worker got me help and I was given federal disability. I asked the CA medical board to change my... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
The situation you described raises concerns about potential violations of your rights. If you believe that your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other relevant laws were violated, you may have grounds to pursue a complaint or lawsuit.
It's crucial to gather all... View More
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