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I am not sure I really understand all the facts provided: 1. There seems to be a reason they wanted to transfer you to another hospital. It is...

I assume you are referencing HIPAA-this law covers the privacy of your health information. Physicians and health care entities are generally...

My husband has an unpaid medical bill from 2013 that has been sent to collections. What can we do?

I believe both the patient and the non-VA hospital have a role in filing paperwork when an emergency is handled at a non-VA hospital. The paperwork...

What to do if I don't want to care for a patien As a nurse practitioner, can I refuse to treat an past enemy or an ex?

The law does not allow discrimination against patients or refusal to treat based on race, color, sexuality, disability, etc. I am not aware of any...

As a physician, can I run a business performing certain aspects of osteopathic manipulative therapy without an actual exam?

You actually should speak with a health lawyer and not a business lawyer. The issue that arises is whether you are holding yourself out a...

Asking a question to an answer I recieved.

Most physicians are required under state law (and physician ethics) to provide notice to patients before they close their practice. It's also...

I think there are a few questions being asked here: 1. If you have any questions about the bill, you should always call your lawyer and he...

My husband is in a psychiatric hospital in Michigan and they will not release any information about him to me.

Under HIPAA, a properly worded Power of Attorney should be all you need in order to have access to the PHI of your husband. I think you should...

Does creating a website with my credentials constitute unlicenced practice of medicine?

Merely creating a website that says who are you and what your credentials are should not create an issue. Posting published research should not be...

Ambulence Bill

While insurance (if your husband had coverage) may cover some or all of this cost, the bill represents a debt which is now owed by your husband's...