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My doctor has been seeing me for many years. He first started seeing me under medicaid. He decided to stop accepting medicaid. He continued seeing me now for years as a cash patient. I was informed he wasn't allowed to if I was on medicaid. At first he had us signed a form that I was paying... View More 
answered on Sep 11, 2022
Your question begs the question, didn't you know you could stop going to that doctor and simply choose another one who's in your Medicaid plan network, so that you would not have to pay a dime? If you did not know that, why not? Did your doctor somehow mislead you into believing you... View More
And can you send out death certificates to these companies to see which ones will just clear the account and close them?
answered on Aug 18, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your mom, please accept my condolences for you and your family. If there is a Will, then you must file it with the clerk of the court in the county she lived in, first make a copy for yourself, just because you file the Will does not mean you are... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2022
Abortion care and any other kind of medical care must meet certain professional standards. If there is negligent conduct that is deemed to fall below those professional standards, and the negligent conduct is determined to be the cause of injury or death, there would be a potential medical... View More
Incase one decides not to take the case?
answered on Jun 11, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and it appears you have a looming statute of limitations.
You may want to consider discussing the best way to do this with Florida med mal attorneys. When med mal law firms review files, they often advance... View More
She was fired because I complained and the doctor informed me today that after she was fired, she stole all my records. So i need to do a bunch of work over and she stole two crowns that i paid for, although the dentist will get me new ones for free. Now I have to wear these plastic teeth fir an... View More
answered on May 17, 2022
Other than having to re-acquire your medical records, how have you been damaged?
A psychologist released detailed psychotherapy notes without my consent. He disregarded HIPPA. I feel completely violated. This occurred 5/10/22. Numerous employees throughout the large healthcare system now have access to these deeply personal notes. How do I proceed?
answered on May 14, 2022
You have a potential court claim for invasion of privacy, and maybe a malpractice claim. With either, there should first be notice of claim and request for disclosure of liability insurance coverage (prelitigation notice being required for malpractice, and optional, but wise, for invasion of... View More
My 70-year-old mother-in-law passed away unexpectedly earlier this year after being admitted to our local hospital twice within a week. At the time of her passing, she was suffering from COPD, had a heart stent, was on long-term opioid for more than 30 years among other health problems. In the last... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
This is something a Florida attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm very sorry for your family's loss and the ordeal your mother-in-law went through. As a general observation, the matter could have elements that make for a difficult case. Hospital... View More
I started a multiple root canal and crowns with my insurance last year in December, the max time to finish the procedure safely was 21 day, it took 114 days for them to provide a dentist that was in network and had not dropped them. I find this excessive and unreasonable, because the failure to... View More
answered on May 1, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. For this type of matter, an attorney could require a dental/oral surgery professional's opinion in terms of the impact of the delays. That's why the question is difficult to answer. You could reach out to... View More
I'm an experienced healthcare worker and I'd like to publish my experiences. Is it legal to tell stories about patients without mentioning any types of identifying patient information? I would keep names, ages and locations out of it.
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answered on Apr 22, 2022
If you are an "experienced" healthcare worker then you are familiar with the term "deidentifying protected health information (PHI)." If there is no way to track back and identify the patients you are describing then you are fine.
answered on Mar 9, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry this happened to you. A question wasn't included here, but if you're wondering about your legal rights or remedies, your best option is probably to consult with a med mal attorney. Med mal law... View More
Shouldn't he have been evaluated for 72 hours? This happened in Tennessee.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
So what does this have to do with Florida law? But it probably would depend on a lot more specific facts.
The case was litigated for a year and the Plaintiff withdrew the case without prejudice. Now the plaintiff would like to reopen the case. Is that possible? I am not sure about the timeline for permanent closure or continued litigation in a case of this style.
answered on Jan 4, 2022
Assuming that the pertinent statute of limitation period has expired, re-filing the case would be time-barred.
After having complications and surgery from the mesh for my bladder my doctor used a product called macroplastique (Pfizer ) which is a filler that is supposed to last forever. Afew years I started having constant pain and bleeding, which at first the dr thought were bladder infections and kidney... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2021
A Florida attorney could advise most meaningfully with regard to state law elements, but your post remains open for two weeks. But as a general matter, it could be difficult for an attorney in ANY jurisdiction to advise based on these facts alone, despite your description offering meaningful facts.... View More
I was emailed one document to e-sign. The document states that I must pay $750 to get out of the contract and not reschedule the surgery date. However, this document was signed not w my real signature. I was also asked for my driver's license via text. Now upon research, I know what... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2021
Your "e-signature" would probably be regarded as your signature. They asked for your license so they'd have proof it was you. One would have to read the entire contract to know what happens if you don't pay the $750, but I'd be surprised if they actually bother to sue you for it.
I had Achilles’ tendon surgery two years ago and had to have it redone by another surgeon this past summer.
The first surgery was done incorrectly. I was advised by his nurse that “ he hasn’t done this kind of surgery in years.
Also I ended having a infection on the surgery... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2021
This isn't the type of claim that you can pursue yourself. You need to get in contact with a medical malpractice attorney in your area who handles cases on behalf of plaintiffs (parties who are suing as opposed to doctors who are being sued). One thing that may be an issue for you is that in... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
You can and probably should get in contact with a law firm in Florida that handles medical malpractice cases on the Plaintiff side.
I am a solo-practitioner that does not accept any insurance.
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answered on Oct 14, 2021
Pursuant to Code of Medical Ethics- Medical records serve important patient interests for present health care and future needs, as well as insurance, employment, and other purposes.
This obligation encompasses not only managing the records of current patients, but also retaining old records... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2021
For general negligence, it's 4 years from the date of your accident. For malpractice, it's generally 2 years from the time the incident is discovered or should have been discovered. For wrongful death, it's also 2 years. If you have any question about whether you may be approaching... View More
During an extraction for a permanent bridge, I received an injury. Small but am now under another doctor's care hoping it will heal entirely. I requested a refund from the current dentist for the work not yet performed, and have been asked to sign a release but it needs to be done in 10... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2021
Without knowing what the release says or what you may be waiving by signing it, I don't think any attorney can give you an answer on here. I'd highly recommend that you reach out to an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida and who handles personal injury cases for a free... View More
Medical needs are not being met. A recent diverticulitis flare up went untreated for approx 6 weeks causing extreme pain and a 40+ lbs weight loss. I filed complaints with PREA, Inspector Generals office, the prison directly and got no results. My child has now been transferred to the 3rd prison... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2021
You need to retain a lawyer to review the file and then meet with them…Some lawyers may offer a free consult (be mindful of the adage that says “advice you receive for free is worth what you paid for it…nothing.”
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