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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: My former PCP has committed purjury to the OH Med Brd. I mailed the info to the Med Board. Will it be looked into?

I am an adult male victim of sex misconduct at the hands of my former PCP. Last yr his license was suspended for 6 months followed by 2 yrs of probation. Thru therapy I know know I did nothing wrong and was the victim of a sex crime several times over. The dr lied to the med brd on at least 10... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jul 31, 2016

You should take your information to the police and prosecutor. Sex crimes are treated very seriously, but the medical board can only take his license.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Health Care Law for Ohio on
Q: Can I have my 19 yr.old son committed for mental health issues?

He has tried to hire someone to kill his Grandmother. He refuses to take his medication. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. .

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Dec 27, 2015

While more facts are needed to be sure, it is possible. Read this: http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/sites/default/files/ux/ohio-involuntary-civil-commit-process.pdf

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Ohio on
Q: When Dr give u letter stating patient can't make important important decision. How can someone say the patient said
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Dec 12, 2015

Your question appears to be cut off...what did the patient allegedly say?

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Ohio on
Q: if a property is in a life estate, can medicaid force me to sell the house?

My mother and I set up a life estate deed in October of 2012. Now we are looking at medicaid for her long term care in a nursing home. Can I be forced to sell the house to pay for her expenses?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Aug 15, 2015

You need to sit down with an attorney who handles medicaid issues. Who is the owner of the house vs. the life estate, when the transfer occurred, your age, whether there is a living spouse or dependent child, whether you are a long term care giver who has lived in the house for a significant period... View More

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