at the hospital reported him to the state for at least three conditions he did not have (including seigure disorder.) The doctor did this without telling my dad he was doing it AND Before any tests had confirmed what actually was wrong with him..The doctor reported to the state that my dad had dementia, psychiatric disorders, and seizure disorders..None of which was true...Tests revealed he has sleep apenia...It cost him four months without a driver's license, money for second opinions from other doctors, and a lot of time and effort having wrong information removed from his driver's license record.
Does he have a malpractice case, should he report this to the licensing board for the Doctor and/or the hospital.
Does anyone know if he has a legal case for damages..
2006-07-01 15:18:57 · 9 answers · asked by williamjones101 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If this is true then you should contact an attorney. Something sounds very odd with this story. Were you in the doctor's office and a witness to this? Did you see actual documentation regarding the doctors diagnosis and the reasons for the license withdrawal? It would be your father who would need to pursue this. If he is unwilling to pursue it with an attorney, there may be more to the story than he is telling you.
I know from personal experience that it takes a lot for any doctor to actually get a drivers license restricted. I have a friend with a 94 year old father and even though he had been in two accidents due to his foot 'slipping' from the brakes to the gas, the doctors and the DMV still dawdled about restricting his driving.
2006-07-01 15:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by TMH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors are required by many states to report such matters, but in a case where the proof is unsubstantiated, there could be a legal basis to sue for damages. I would definitely contact an attorney!
2006-07-01 15:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess a good idea would be to go and sit down with a lawyer and ask their opinion. You'd be more likely to get a GOOD answer from someone that's qualified and knows the laws in your state and if there is enough evidence to build a case or if you would just be wasting your time.
2006-07-01 15:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you choose a lawyer search for one that specializes in medical cases. This will save you money in the long run.
2006-07-01 15:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by steveed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he might...contact a lawyer and try and get an idea on what could happen!!! He should at least get his money back, if not more! Good luck!
2006-07-01 15:22:08 · answer #5 · answered by MNM0103 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may have a case for damages, but I am not a lawyer.
2006-07-01 15:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a false diagnisis which would fit under medical malpractise.Talk to an attorney.A consultation shouldn't cost.
2006-07-01 15:34:48 · answer #7 · answered by MystiMi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surely he does
i'd be calling a lawyer
2006-07-01 15:21:17 · answer #8 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure he does..
2006-07-01 15:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋