this is getting worse and i was told that if my doctor was not on call i could not be put in the hospital, how ever, i need to know, if my doctor can put a stop to me being put into the hospital for my bad feet.
i have two open wounds and they bleed and was told i can't be put in because my doctor wasn't on call.
this was my 3rd time to go to the er and no one would put me in.
is this true that my doctor can stop me from going in or can i sue him and the hospital for turning me away knowing that my feet was that way? I am on SSI and haven't seen my doctor for some time because my grown kids was sick and needed my help to take care of them and my grandsons. so i was wondering if he can do this to me or not?
please can some one help me
2007-05-31 04:58:54 · 11 answers · asked by DENISE 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
no you are NOT allowed to be turned away from the emergency room with or with out insurance the doctors take an oath to not cause harm on individuals my husband had that flesh eating bacteria in his leg and they took really great care of him we do NOT have insurance at all and the hcap helped pay the bills they are not allowed to turn you away at all go to a different hospital and tell them what is going on and see what happens but the treatment you are recieving actually lack of treatment is illegal i bet you got an hmo and do NOT even know it well take care and keep me posted giggles47532000@yahoo.com you are in my prayers
2007-05-31 06:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by giggles47532000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to a medical screening exam and cannot be turned away without one. On the other hand, once the exam has determined that there's no emergency, and that's a near-certainty since you describe an ongoing chronic problem, they have no obligation to treat. The emergency department is there for its specific purposes, and it can't be all things to all people. That's why you have a primary care doctor. It also appears you've had three opinions on whether you needed hospitalization, and all three determined outpatient treatment was the best option. Some people would have made the inference that outpatient treatment by your primary physician would be most appropriate. As a matter of fact, I think it's a good bet they instructed you to do so.
2007-05-31 08:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are in dire need of medical care not all hospitals have to admit you. Go to a public hospital. But remember it is still the MD's descision whether to admit you or not. The part about YOUR MD not being on call is not true, there is always house Docs, but unless you are septic or MRSA you may not need hospital care. Make an appointment with your MD and tell him your concerns and ask him/her if hospitalization is right for you. Hope this helps. Oh and dont get beligerant and refuse to leave because they can and probably will use security or the police to remove you from the facility. I work at our towns hopital and have seen what happens when people are difficult.... just some advise
2007-05-31 05:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by redneckgirl98362 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emergency rooms are not allowed to turn away patients. All patients a required to recieve an assessment by the Emergency Room Physician. That physician is not required to admit you if that physicain feels you are stable to be discharged and follow up with either your primary care physician, a local clinic, or a specialist if needed. If the E.R. Dr. feels that you need to be admitted, it doesn't matter who is on call. If you are going to the E.R. repeatedly and not being admitted, most likely, your condition does not warrant a hospital stay. Why not try calling your physician's office to see what they want you to do. If that doesn't help, change physicians or go to a local clinic.
2007-05-31 05:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by mdmelani 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they would see you right away. There are risks associated with a miscarriage and they will do an ultrasound to make sure the baby is either okay, or everything has passed. A pregnancy test will come up positive for several days, up to a month after a miscarriage due to leftover hormones. Best wishes.
2016-05-17 21:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need medical attention it is the hospital's legal responsibility by law to admit you regardless if you can't pay or whatever. Just because YOUR doctor isn't on call doesn't mean you can't be admitted. Go to the hospital. Show them your feet. Don't leave until they treat you.
I hate the American healthcare system.
2007-05-31 05:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
generally no, they CANNOT turn you away in the ER
but if your talking about actually being admitted to the hospital then yes sometimes you need a referral from your doc depending on the situation
ALSO, keep in mind that some hospitals are private and do reserve the right to refuse patients. sad huh ? :*(
2007-05-31 06:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by petmykitty22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk a round the hospital bare footed they will come and get you faster.... is what i done when i cut my arm and they wanted me to wait so i did in the break room and the lobby it didnt take as long as they throught it was going to go back and get your feet looked after go leave stay here and bleed someone will help you im sure
2007-05-31 06:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by the killer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk a round the hospital bare footed they will come and get you faster.... is what i done when i cut my arm and they wanted me to wait so i did in the break room and the lobby it didnt take as long as they throught it was going to go back and get your feet looked after go leave stay here and bleed someone will help you im sure
2007-05-31 05:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another hospital.This sounds like a serious problem that needs to be treated quickly. Also, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTOR so you can get a treatment plan.
2007-05-31 05:09:02 · answer #10 · answered by mscrankyangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋