Am I required to inform my employer of a diagnosis without knowing whether or not it is definite diagnosis?

Not really a medical malpractice question but sharing your confidential medical information with a coworker is always risky. Since the employer...

Do I have a case for negligence against a nursing home?

This sounds like a potential case for nursing home neglect. Recommend you see a locally licensed attorney to discuss the details. Best wishes...

Did the orthodontist say the proposed treatment is cosmetic? Overbite/malocclusion and teeth extraction sound more than cosmetic. This can lead...

Immigrant health insurance?

Question pertains more to immigration so I moved it to that section. Very common question, I have seen others respond that yes, it could impact...

This is really more of a worker's compensation question so I moved it to that section. Is your employment status W2? Most states would require a...

Not clear, has a complaint been made? It sounds like you are a very hard working conscientious person. Generally HIPAA violations are based on...

Someone (an employee) at my healthcare work place revealed to all the patients in my building that I tested COVID positive

It appears this may have been a HIPAA violation. Speak to the HIPAA Compliance Officer of the organization with your concerns, but likely the...

Lawyers are officers of the Court and cannot recommend breaking the law. If your regular doctor is not available consider a telemedicine visit...

I think it would be very difficult to mount a successful claim in this situation. Surgery would typically only be considered in the situation...

More information needed. Is this a decision from a health insurer?