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answered on Mar 3, 2024
Under federal law, specifically the Gun Control Act of 1968, an individual is prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been "adjudicated as a mental defective" or "committed to any mental institution." The definition of being "committed to a mental... View More 
Transfer him to a hospital for further evaluation?
answered on Mar 30, 2023
You can look up the regulation(s) that have to do with how long they can hold your bf, before they will be required to release him. These can be found here: https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/16/index.html
Every law that the Legislature passes, has to have a "regulation"... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
I wish you had indicated who the doctor sent your test being available, to. Otherwise, it's not possible to determine if this was a HIPPA violation or not. If you know to whom the notice was sent, please resubmit your question and I'll be happy to answer it, or someone else will as well.
I had an iron infusion in April. Towards the end I mentioned to the nurse that my legs felt tingly and my skin hurt. Scratching felt like I was tearing my skin. She was not concerned so I didn’t think anything of it. When the infusion was over I stood and told her I felt like there were needles... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2022
An Idaho attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Under general principles applied nationwide, the short answer is that cases are based on actual damages rather than damages that could have been. I'm glad you're okay. As for the symptoms you describe, you... View More
37-2707. (g) Immediate precursors.
Except that any combination or compound containing ephedrine,or any of its salts and isomers,or phenylpropanolamine or its salts and isomers,or pseudoephedrine,or any of its salts and isomers which is prepared for dis-pensing or over-the-counter... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2021
Yes. Sudafed is a controlled substance, following the Idaho Legislature's "knee jerk" reaction to the methamphetamine deluge of the 90's. Idaho Code 37-3303 says:
It shall be unlawful for any retailer to knowingly sell, transfer or otherwise furnish in a single day a... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
Yes it is legal. You always have the option to file bankruptcy and this creditor will get ZERO. They should know this, but . . . stupid creditors are born every day!
answered on May 3, 2020
From the facts presented, it does not appear that you ingested the wrong prescription or that you suffered illness or symptoms. It looks like the pharmacy made a mistake, and things like that happen. Absent physical harm, there is not generally grounds for a case. Your post remains open for a week.... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
An Idaho attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for your trauma. Although what was said to you would deemed by many as insensitive and heartless, it could difficult for an attorney to move forward with it as a case based on intentional infliction of... View More
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will be probably be put on a hold if we try to take her home now. And that could last for days until the courts work it out. I want my child and think it is illegal for them to hold her against my consent. We live in Idaho. If we agree to a safety plan is it illegal for the facility to hold her... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
These situations are incredibly difficult. Although it is marked as a medical malpractice question it really is not that. I am sorry I cannot give you a legal evaluation of your question
I have severe sleep apnea. I was prescribed a CPAP machine by a sleep physician earlier this year. My insurance denied coverage due to low usage the first couple of months, though I am getting good usage now. My physician now says I have no choice but to pay for the machine out of pocket. I asked... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2016
Usually, when you obtain medical treatment, devices, or services, you agree to pay the bill, one way or the other. If you have insurance, the doctor submits to insurance for possible coverage. Pre-authorization is determined if necessary. If you do not have insurance coverage, usually you have... View More
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