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My son was circumcised at birth before I knew what harm he'd be undergoing. Is there anything I can do to go after my doctor?
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Answered on November 07, 2012
It is certainly not below the standard of care for a physician to perform a circumcision on a newborn. The issue will be a matter of informed...
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Can I sue for mipractice if the doctor done surgery on my daughter and just left town while she was still under his care
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Answered on November 07, 2012
There are two parts to a medical malpractice action. First there must be a deviation from the standard of care that requires another orthopedic...
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Can my friend sue a hospital if the incubator she was placed in as a child made her blind
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Answered on November 07, 2012
Depends on her age - each state has a statute of limitations to file after a child reaches the Ge of majority. Have her consult with a medical...
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Hi I was wonder if it is legal for an obgyn doc to give you a drug test without consent first
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Answered on November 07, 2012
There is insufficient information to fully answer. If your OB ran a drug screen on a urine or blood specimen that you submitted for another...
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HAD HIP REPLACEMENT & GOT MRSA . HAD TO HAVE 5 ADDITONAL SURGERIES & STILL GOING TO HAVE TO HAVE 1 MORE.
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Answered on November 07, 2012
Every hospital in the country has MRSA bacteria and one of the known risks of any procedure is infection. Although the injury from a MRSA...
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Can I bring suit against my physician and the hospital?
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Answered on November 07, 2012
There is not sufficient information about your medical condition to determine whether you may have a malpractice case. Regardless, you probably...
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I had the paraguard IUD for 18 months and I got pregnant, ended up having a tubal pregnancy.
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Answered on November 06, 2012
Even had the tubal pregnancy been diagnosed with your first ED presentation, I believe you would have lost your tube anyway, as there is no other...
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Medical Insurance question
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Answered on November 06, 2012
I question whether delay may cause any disability. However, with the pain and other issues, appointment 2 months away seems a little long. I...
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What happens when medical records are not accurate?
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Answered on November 01, 2012
It is easier to overcome a lack of documentation, such as failure to records all of your complaints & symptoms, than it is to overcome erroneous...
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What type of lawyer do I search for a specialty for a license suspension for registered Nurse ?
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Answered on October 16, 2012
I am not in your area, but I am a nurse attorney and I frequently represent nurses on such issues. I am not sure if New York has a nurse-attorney...
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