Patients records

Your question has two parts: First, a doctor cannot withhold records. Federal and State laws require that medical records be produced within 10...

My father died two weeks after being diagnosed at a hospital with stage 4 cancer.

I agree with the comment above. You'll need to first determine where the cancer originated (prostate, colon, lung, etc). Once you know that, a...

If a consulting physician clears a patient for surgery

Absolutely. That's straight malpractice by the clearing physician. I've handled several cases like this. LMK if you need more info.

Is it against standard medical practice to administer an epidural without a concent form being signed.

There may be some exceptions to the requirement that a doctor obtain informed consent before administering medical treatment such as: an emergency...

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You can sue, but you'd have to try to collect from his/her personal assets. I understand that may be difficult given the bankruptcy laws in your...

I don't practice law in your state, but one thing that I believe is that the issues concerning your health are separate from issues of law. ...

This is horrible. First and foremost take care of yourself and your mental state of health. I strongly request that you report him to your State...

I recently had carotid artery surg to remove blockage. The surgeon left a tube in the artery which was not discovered until

Yes, leaving a foreign object in the body is malpractice.

I had thyroid surgery 1 week ago, they removed my right thyroid gland and believe I am having complications as a result.

I don't practice in KY but have handled cases involving thyroid surgery. Do I understand correctly that you have 2 different incisions? That may...

Should my Dr have done something else?

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In New York you generally have 2 1/2 years to commence an action for medical malpractice and only 2 years for...