Questions answered by Debra Anne Nelson

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Do I need a medical malpractice lawyer due to lack of monitor and pull her off the machine when I say no!

Debra's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

I am sorry that you are in such an unfortunate and difficult situation. It sounds like you need support for your decision on removing your...

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My wife passed away the 19th of Dec. Went into coma and never came back. Bleeding of brain stemn from use of cumadin .

Debra's answer | Answered on January 01, 2013

I am so terribly sorry regarding your wife's passing. I am actually a native of WV and the majority of my practice involves medical malpractice...

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I am changing doctors. Why do I have to pay to have my records copied? Shouldn't the originals follow me?

Debra's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

In some states such as Kentucky, the healthcare provider must provide you with a copy of your medical records for the first set of copies without...

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24 year old inpatient suspected of pain meds overdose by nurse 1 hr prior to death was not given antidote NARCAN per protocol

Debra's answer | Answered on November 24, 2012

Sounds like you may have a case . As a former nurse anesthetist NarcN is the antidote - u need to consult with a medical malpractice attorney as...

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I was in a wreck. After going to the ER, seeing my doctor, ( 6-7times) She sent me to the pain management specialist after

Debra's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

You seem frustrated with your lack of progress and I understand that you want to seek the advice and opinion of an orthopedic specialist. If you...

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Can I sue the hospital ?

Debra's answer | Answered on November 16, 2012

It isn't clear what the basis of your suit is. You need to see a physician to determine what the likely cause of the defect is. If it is...

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My son recently passed after surgery,how do I find out what went wrong? If anything went wrong?

Debra's answer | Answered on November 14, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. You don't say how long ago this occurred, but I assume recently. Request a COMPLETE copy of your son's medical...

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Do I have a case for malpractice?

Debra's answer | Answered on November 14, 2012

There are 2 components to a medical practice case - an act or omission of negligence and harm that is proximately caused from the negligence. It...

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Is the doctor at fault here?

Debra's answer | Answered on November 13, 2012

Possibly. There are many factors to evaluate, including the dosages of each, your family member's age and co-morbidities, or co-existing...

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Can i sue for a failed nose job i had years ago my nose is horrible shaped and broken i cant breath or smell threw it..

Debra's answer | Answered on November 10, 2012

You will need to consult with an attorney first to make sure that the time for filing your case has not passed. If it has not, you will then need...

Debra Anne Nelson's Answers (47)

Do I need a medical malpractice lawyer due to lack of monitor and pull her off the machine when I say no!

My wife passed away the 19th of Dec. Went into coma and never came back. Bleeding of brain stemn from use of cumadin .

I am changing doctors. Why do I have to pay to have my records copied? Shouldn't the originals follow me?

24 year old inpatient suspected of pain meds overdose by nurse 1 hr prior to death was not given antidote NARCAN per protocol

I was in a wreck. After going to the ER, seeing my doctor, ( 6-7times) She sent me to the pain management specialist after

Can I sue the hospital ?

My son recently passed after surgery,how do I find out what went wrong? If anything went wrong?

Do I have a case for malpractice?

Is the doctor at fault here?

Can i sue for a failed nose job i had years ago my nose is horrible shaped and broken i cant breath or smell threw it..