in the phone book it said that he ran a foot and ankle center. when he is a podiatrist whin i needed a orthopaedic he got insurance money for 3 months and called his self treating me but come to find out i should have had surgery so know i got to go an get my foot rebroken and fixed what should i do?????
2006-11-27 16:03:44 · 3 answers · asked by woodenleg2003 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I am a paramedic and have to deal with Malpractice lawsuits from patients on a regular basis. This is not due to a lack of patient care on my part, but more that the individual is looking to make a quick buck. The health care system is here to help and I promise you that the medical professionals that work in the system are not making a fraction of what your insurance pays. The small private clinics, like the one you went to, are a gray area. You should talk with the Podiatrist and share your concerns with them and find out why he provided you with the care that they did. If in the long run, you decide to sue, make sure the money your asking for is appropriate and dont pull that "mental anguish" crap. Medical professionals are only human and cannot be expected to be perfect.
2006-11-27 16:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some countries, it is illegal for a doctor to advertise services. I don't know if a podiatrist is a licensed medical practitioner(doctor). One thing for sure, he cannot perform surgery like an orthopedic surgeon. Get a good lawyer-you may have a case here.
2006-11-28 05:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get legal advice, and now!
2006-11-28 00:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by cailincox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋