If this untrained medical diagnosis/opinion is submitted to a employer is that considered criminal fraud under 18 U.S.C. 1341?

I am not aware of any scope of practice limitations of physicians that would prevent them from diagnosing a medical condition. So, I'm not aware...

Am I responsible for these costs?

Generally speaking, the consent for treatment you sign when you first became that doctors patient generally covers their treatment and ordering of...

Could you please suggest/advice on what we should do in case we signed some form in the hospital?

You should definitely retain an attorney for your mother to review her insurance and decide if the denial was wrongful or not. If it is an...

Should I pay this bill or refuse,and what if I refuse?

It's very hard to prove what you were or weren't told about charges. Mi assume the representation came from the doctors office. Review your...

Does a conservator have the right to control information regarding a conservatee?

Your friends conservator being upset is a social issue, not a legal one. I don't see anything I. The facts you presented to create any legal...

What should I do to make the insurance pay in full the 80% of the bill?

Even if your health plan still says it pays 80% of charges, it also has a provision saying it will pay the "usual and customers charges for...

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What to do about a quack chiropractor and their lawyer?

Because you were rear ended, the person who hit you may have liability for your treatment. You need a personal injury lawyer, not a health care...

Can I legally refuse further care from a hospital?

Agreed you can leave hospital against medical adv E but is your newbie RN daughter still there with you? If your newborn has already gone home,...

What type of lawyer do I need for fraud and is it considered fraud?

The surgical tech either works with the surgeon or the facility. Direct your request to the surgical techs employer. I don't see any fraud based on...

What can I do to help myself out of this and maybe get them to come clean also

Sometimes things are said which you may not have intended to be threatening but are interpreted that way. You don't say whether your former doctor...