Posted by Kiddo on May 4, 2001, at 9:01:23
In reply to Re: Has anyone filed a complaint ? » Diane J., posted by kazoo on May 4, 2001, at 1:13:24
I'm in the process of doing this myself. I'm curious about something though. Can they sue you for saying that stuff since there is no 'proof' or whatever? I'm filing complaints with the Board of Healing Arts, Attorney General, AMA, APA, my insurance provider (I didn't even know you could do that), the Insurance Commissioner (sp?), Medicare, and if I think of anymore; those as well.
It does take a toll on you, however what this man did was worse, and I think worth it in the long run if he isn't allowed to continue with other patients. I've lost 30 pounds so far since March 1, 2001, and started cutting again. Something I haven't done since '96.
However, I can't seem to get an attorney to talk to me in this area. The last one I spoke with actually told me it would be a conflict of interest for the fact that they represent doctors at times, and it may upset them. Or.... they want this huge retainer, something a person on SSDI (disability) can't really afford with a family.
I do hope you can continue with it, and hope that you have a counselor, or therapist, or at least a support system that you can rely on.
Good luck, and I hope you'll keep us posted.
Kiddo> > I filed a complaint against my therapist one year ago, and today I received a letter from the local branch of the Medical Board. I am supposed to contact the investigator for the case and schedule an interview. I'm not exactly looking forward to this...I feel very anxious!! Has anyone out there gone through this? Does anyone know anything about it? I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has information. Thanks.
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> Interesting you should mention this because I filed a complaint against my medical doctor at UCONN for discharging me from his practice because of a number of stupid reasons, one of which involved being "late several times" for appointments. Really earth-shattering, isn't it.
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> I first contacted UCONN Medical in Farmington, Connecticut, but, of course, it was easier for them to get rid of me than to discipline this incompetent, vulgar MD.
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> But then I did something else: I contacted Connecticut's Board of Public Health, and Department of Consumer Protection, the Governor's Office, etc., etc., etc. In other words, I dropped this into the laps of those in state government that are suppose to be there when you need them. If they can't help, they will put you in touch with those who can.
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> Then I did something else: I went federal and notified all these federal agencies.
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> Then, in conclusion, I decided to put up a quick web page as a public service to inform the potential 1.9 billion people out in cyberville about this quack. I included names and addresses and even digital pictures. Remember, my dear, via the Internet, you can reach more people in one hour than Oprah Winfrey can in one week. Stay tuned for the URL.
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> Something else to remember: word-of-mouth advertising, good or bad, is the best kind ... and payback is a bitch with a keyboard and a modicum of imagination.
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> Good luck, and don't be anxious; however, unless you have a lawyer and/or this is a serious case of malpractice, you'll be spinning your wheels for a long time. This is the way it is.
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> kazoo
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