I have a relative living with me. He is my dependent. He does not work. He went to Emergency room. Am I responsible for bill?

I agree with the first response. The answer is going to depend greatly on the specific facts of your situation. How old is the relative? What is...

Did I violate Hipaa?

This is definitely a situation that is made more complicated by any jealous feelings or concerns that the wife might have about her husband's...

In the medical profession is on call time compensatable if "waiting time" is done at home?

From the healthcare side of this, payment for on-call duty, including the waiting time is standard in most hospital settings. In those instances,...

To directly answer your question, Yes, you could have your foster care license revoked by the State Agency if you cannot effectively establish with...

Can a healthcare worker sue, if she got fired for defending herself against a patient?

From the healthcare perspective, you also may have to worry about some concerns with regard to your professional license or certification,...

Can I receive a license for any healthcare or psychology/ mental health related profession with dismissed assault charges?

As a healthcare attorney that represents people like you before the licensure Boards all the time, I can tell you that the answer is "Yes, but". ...

Can I be reimbursed health care costs from my ex-spouse through a civil suit?

That is a difficult situation. The first question that I would ask is: "What does it say in your divorce paperwork?" In other words, what does...

Can I legally refuse further care from a hospital?

I agree with all of the previous lawyers that you can obviously remove yourself from this situation, and the hospital, by signing the appropriate...

How do you remove a doctor's comment on medical records that isn't true using HIPAA?

HIPAA protects against the disclosure of protected health care information and governs the security of that information. It does not deal with the...

I have medical & mental health directive POA for my son, but his dr & care providers refuse to talk to me. Is this legal?

The legality of their action will turn specifically on the laws in your State regarding the release of medical records and a provider's ability to...