2007-01-29 13:10:21 · 28 answers · asked by heartshine 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I accidentally gave him a staph infection that was misdiagnosed by my own doctor.
He does not have insurance and I have sent quite a bit of money to help with his expenses but he asks for more. I do care about him and want to do the "right" thing, but I am single mom and it is hard....
2007-01-29 13:17:03 · update #1
The hospital diagnosed MRSA, and gave him intravenous dosages and dosages of antibiotics. The wound was located in his groin area and had to be excised.
2007-01-29 13:36:41 · update #2
Of course! You gave him the illness, so take resposibility and make God happy.
2007-01-29 13:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sid 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the situation. Did you know you had this particular illness and hold the information from him? Is this life threatening? Are the two of you still together? If you are perhaps you can come to an agreement on the portion you will pay. If this is say something in the community such as the flu then no I don't think you are responsible. If this is something that he could only get from you and I'm going to let you fill in that blank then I think your conscience should tell you a thing or two. Turn the table, if he gave it to you would you want him to pay?
2007-01-29 21:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jody B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has staph on their skin. It's usually not a big deal, You did not give your bf anything intentionally. You have your kids to worry about, tell him you're sorry and it sounds like you've already went out of you way to make amends. Don't let him make you feel guilty about not paying enough. How sure are you that he's being truthful about not having insurance?? I've had a staph infection next to my spine and had 2 surgeries to remove it. If I had given it to someone else befoare I was diagnosed I'd of felt terrible, but wouldn't feel I had to pay their bills. He doesn't sound much like a keeper, It sounds like you may have taken on another child, if he's expecting you to care for him too! Don't pay his bills.
2007-01-29 21:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by ann m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No. Here is my 2 cents,and it is too bad that I have two sentences to go on. I can not psycho analyze your question. Well, I will do my best for you. First it depends on his situation, if he sues you then it goes to small claim court and I do not know how much damaged you gave it to him. Any evidents that supports his case? Now if you relationship with him is strong then he may not do any thing but, can you help him for the cost of hospitalize. Then you have to ask yourself that you are willing to give him monetary help. It is negotiable stage and up to both of you to communicate with each other and how serious your relationship are doing at this point? I wish you the best for 2007. Happy New You.
2007-01-29 21:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by ryladie99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, a staph infection is NOT an STD. I think the others who answered this question need to do a little homework. I'm sure you didn't do it intentionally & it's not your fault. Staph can be very contagious at times. It's up to you whether or not you want to pay for his bills. Don't beat yourself up for it.
2007-01-29 21:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sassafrass AKA: SASSY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your boyfriend is a whiner, a 'pity me" person, or a 'you owe me" person.
No one is responsible for an illness that was passed unintentionally, especially if they did not know they had the illness.
Did he even know you were ill, and if he did, did he choose to be with you when you were ill?
Life comes with risks and this is one of them.
Who knows, you may have got it from him!!!!
Quit letting this guy bleed you.
Ask him to give you copies of the medical billings you have paid for, you can deduct this on your taxes maybe.
BTW - find another boyfirend also :-)
2007-01-29 21:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you would have been better informed by your doctor then you could of been up front and then you both could of made a better decision and could of taking precautions. Do what you can to help cause I know that I would feel like I would have to pay as well. But if you didn't know then do what you feel you have to in your heart.
2007-01-29 21:24:52 · answer #7 · answered by jma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is an adult, he is responsible for the bill, but he can come back later and sue you over it if it's something like an STD...if it's something like the flu, that's inevitable, no matter who gave it to him. If it is something you could have prevented, he may have a case...especially is you are here admitting it....never put an admission in writing--it WILL come back to haunt you...
2007-01-29 21:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by beetlejuice49423 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't do it deliberately. It was nice of you to offer to help him financially but it is not your responsibility. Unforseeable things happen to all of us. He should try to qualify for emergency medicaid for this bout of illness.
2007-01-29 21:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you arnt. What happend?
You should not have to pay beacuse he should have made sure he could not get what ever you said gave him. Dont wory its not your fault
2007-01-29 21:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋