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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Reaching out to attorneys who handle health care litigation could be a starting point. An experienced attorney should be able to determine if the theory of your contemplated lawsuit would lend itself to a class action lawsuit. Law firms that handle class actions tend to be large, with considerable... View More

answered on Jul 21, 2024
To pursue a class action lawsuit against a Medicaid rehab facility in Mercer County, KY, you'll need a lawyer with experience in class action litigation and familiarity with healthcare law. These types of cases often involve complex regulations and multiple plaintiffs, so having someone who... View More
In October 2023 I saw a pain specialist in Kentucky once and they informed me that a previous pain management specialist administered a Caudal shot injection incorrectly. I spoke to lawyers for advice on how to proceed in this situation and told the new pain management specialist about this in the... View More

answered on Feb 15, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Before involving attorneys, you could first look into what the difficulty in obtaining the records is being caused by. Such records portals are sometimes administered by third-party vendors that handle millions of... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More

answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Kentucky, your situation raises questions about patient rights and medical records access. If you were discharged from a pain management office and subsequently lost access to your patient portal, it's important to understand your rights regarding medical records.
Under the Health... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More

answered on Dec 27, 2023
You have the right to see your records. Contact the office and find out why there's a glitch in accessing your records through the portal. If it's not in their control, ask them for a contact in the medical records vendor if there is one - some offices outsource their medical records... View More

answered on Feb 8, 2025
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you have not received anything in the mail, a starting point could be to reach out to administrators or attorneys handling the matter. Good luck
I have testicular issues that can only be resolved by the removal of my testicles, while also aiding in my idea of a child-free life but my complications make a vasectomy unable to be performed according to my urologist

answered on Jan 10, 2025
Your situation sounds complex, with multiple medical factors to consider. The inability to get a vasectomy due to complications, combined with your existing testicular issues, makes this a serious medical matter that deserves careful attention. It would be helpful to get detailed documentation from... View More
That family divorced her and put her in a nursing home home. My daught has 3 children under 18. The ex has 2 older ones and mother in law has the youngest. Ever so often theyve allowed me to see my daughter then I get shut out again. Now they've discarded her completely and have my daughters... View More

answered on Dec 29, 2024
You can file a petition to guardianship court to be your daughters guardian and conservator.

answered on Feb 21, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Law firms might be reluctant to handle such a case because the damages are likely to be temporary in nature. You could reach out to law firms to discuss - they might see things differently. Good luck

answered on Oct 27, 2023
If you've been a victim of a financial scheme or fraud, especially in a healthcare-related situation such as a Suboxone clinic, you might have legal options available to seek reimbursement. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with... View More
If a relative has been taking your kids to the doctor in place of you but they never needed a note bc they once had temp custody, but I got custody back. They still do that though. Is that allowed? Can they take claim to guardianship? Obviously a care giver of sorts but all of her info is in their... View More

answered on Sep 16, 2023
No. Take a copy of your custody papers to the dr and explain that the relative doesn’t have possession or custody anymore.

answered on May 22, 2023
You cannot force a doctor to continue to prescribe you a controlled substance. Xanax has a number of well-documented side effects including low blood pressure, abnormal liver function, weight gain, lethargy, and, in cases of addiction and overuse, coma or death.
You should ask your doctor... View More
i need to know what this violates & what actions should i take.

answered on May 21, 2023
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. If the talk involved confidential medical information, it's possible it could involve HIPAA laws, which govern the privacy of personal medical information. If it's only "gossip" type talk... View More
I had taken him to a pediatric dentist, we have insurance. They needed to submit the claim to figure out cost, I have called and they told me they would call when they receive the information from the insurance company. This went on for awhile. We are currently sitting in Children's Hospital... View More
If that patient has an IV catheter in place when they leave the hospital, does local law enforcement need to be notified?

answered on Jan 30, 2023
Not necessarily. Depends on whether they are a danger to themselves r others.
My child is on home hospital due to him being sick a lot. I found out that the school called my sons doctor questioning the home health reason and asked when his appointment was and the doctor openly told them that we decided that it may be beneficial for my son to see a therapist the doctor openly... View More
As a nurse in KY, I have accepted a new job.my current employer is threatening to "hold" me in my current job for 90 days to prevent me from leaving/accepting the new job. Is this legal?

answered on Oct 26, 2022
While your employer can't force you to remain in your current role, there may be legal ramifications if you decide to leave early. For example, if you signed a contract stating you'd remain in the role for a certain amount of time and then leave before that time is up, your employer may... View More
I get married next month right after my wife's child turns 18; there is no agreement with the father for any support. My fiancee was primary because her birthday fell first. My fiancee no longer has health insurance as she is part-time and taking classes so she will join my health insurance... View More

answered on Sep 7, 2022
Your wife will have to file a motion for his contribution in her divorce/custody/child support action.
I’m wondering who my options are for a lawyer would be in the Glasgow/Bowling Green area and specifically deals with nursing/malpractice or the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
wont release her to me hospital standards I failed.and grandmother failed but they wont listen to what took place.
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