My son uses the health care facility where I work. He is disabled and authorized me to act as his advocate. The health care provided has be less than adequate. The specific clinic's manager, where he is seen, has told someone she is after MY job. Apparently, my persistence has uncovered some specific problems with that clinic. They no longer will adhere to the plan of care or return his phone calls. I was told by my supervisor it would be best to remove him from their care. He does not want to change providers and start over. He is on Medicaid and has limited provider where we live. Those are not taking new patients.  He is only waiting on a referral to a specialty clinic. Medical negligence is involved in this case as well. I was advised not to cause problems.
203271
It sounds like discrimination no matter how you describe it or what they advise you to do or not to do. I would contact your local disabilities office and report the discrimination... they would then be able to give you the best advice on how to proceed.
320999
Remember the doctor works for you!\n\nYou are not just his patient, you are his customer, you pay his bill, that means you pay his salary, that makes YOU his BOSS!\n\nIf he is not treating you right FIRE him! Find a new doctor!
110980
Start at your local Legal Aid.  They should be listed in the phone book.  If not, try a local shelter or city council to recommend or refer you to an agency.  Please do yourself a favor and stop using his name.  This will only hurt you in the long run.  You are walking a fine line in the ethics department, and legally, it might go against you to put this guys name on the internet.  Calm down and do things in a manner that will help you, rather than cause you more pain. Actually, your employer should support you in this matter.  That why they are required to carry insurance on employees.
85030
If your insurance is through your employer, then your company should have someone who serves as the representative for your company when dealing with your insurance company.  Insist that this person help you.\n\nAlso, when you call your insurance company - don't accept the first person who answers the phone.  Insist on talking to a supervisor.\n\nAlso, tell both the hospital and your insurance company that you want them to talk to each other again - this time with you on the line as well.  Clearly someone is mistaken and this may be the only way to get to the bottom of the situation.\n\nGood luck!  Insurance can be a nightmare!
449255
Many things. get a good legal representative who would both look after his interests and maybe pursue any malpractice. You have every right to be concerned and it makes you think that you could wish this does not happen nowadays but unfortunately it does. Good luck.
8980
I'm no expert on Work Comp in OK (I do know they have some silly rules) but it would seem that they cannot stop your health insurance. You aren't on COBRA. You are still considered an employee and thus if the company pays for its employees health insurance then they must pay for your insurance regardless if you injured. Now, with that being said, what does your employee handbook say about leaves of absence. I would consult HR at your companay.
362244
well -- how about i tell you what i do and maybe you'll get some ideas.... i'm a nurse that had a baby and wanted to stay home with him instead of putting him in daycare. my husband didn't want the loss of my paycheck and gave me a lot of grief about going back to work but ALSO expected me to do all the "real" parenting, house cleaning, cooking, etc. i told him if i went back to work that he would have to split everything 50/50 and he agreed. i told him the very first day he didn't do one of "his" new split duties i would quit my job on the spot.... as in if it's his turn to change a diaper and he didn't do it -- i wouldn't go back to work the next day because i'm not going to be walked on like that...if i'm a homemaker, then i'm a homemaker...if i'm a nurse, then that's what i'm going to be and he can hire a housekeeper, cook and nanny. he agreed to split the job duties.....well, a couple of days before i was going to start a new job, i started him out on the split duties....needless to say....i'm now a very happy stay-at-home mom. i keep the house, cook dinner and take care of my son. as far as your concern about him wanting you to answer your phone right away...that's controlling behavior. remind him you're an adult and tell him where he can stick it next time he gets mad. then quit your job.   :)
25332
Tell him that you are just going to pick someone, participating or not, and send him the bill.  He is going to be legally responsible for the charges regardless of whether or not he authorized because the insurance is his and the decision to treat is yours (as custodial guardian).  Offer him the opportunity to give you the information so that you can try to choose someone that will cost him less money.  People will almost always respond to real threats to their pocketbook.
11522
Hello there,\n\nANY nursing home SHOULD notify the patient's family for any changes or any incidents that occured to the patient. It is illegal otherwise. Speak to a lawyer about your situation. \n\nGood luck.
192626
I am sorry to hear about your son's situation.  You definitely need to consult with a malpractice attorney.  However, there is plenty of time for that.  Right now, it may be best to focus your time and energy (and love) on helping your son to heal and recover.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
12681
Your son is an adult now and needs to make his own way in this world. I don't know his living situation, but I would recommend if anyone is supporting him financially it is time to stop. Enabling him to continue the lifestyle he is living is not in his best interest. When he is on his own, he will be made accountable for his actions. If he cannot hold a job, he will be fired. If he cannot pay his bills, he will be evicted. These things will show him what it takes to survive as an adult in this world. If you truly believe he is suffering from a mental illness you can recommend he go to counselling. However, unless he is a danger to himself or others, no one will be able to make him go to counselling. If it gets to the point where you fear for his safety or the safety of others, dial your local distress line or crisis team. They are located in your phonebook in the Emergency section. They will assess him and transport him if needed to a safe place until he is stabilized. Aftercare and follow-up will typically follow his progress for a brief time after his discharge. I wish you and your son the best of luck and good blessings.
269173
At age 12, your daughter should have been seen with you present however some offices don't fully understand the HIPPA laws and therefore it's possible that the nurse felt your daughter had the right to a private session with the physican. With your daughter being a minor, she should never have been left unattended with the physician, being accompanied by another female staff member at the very least. While technically your physician's office did not break any rules or laws, you should attempt to talk with the physicain directly regarding your complaints. If that's not possible, then you should file a complaint with your insurance provider.
296020
She needs to call the office and ask to speak to the office manager, who would most likely be this assistant's direct supervisor. She should ask to make sure she is speaking to their supervisor.  Then calmly tell them what happened and that she was embarrassed by this highly unprofessional reaction.  She should judge her next step by the answer she receives from the supervisor. A good supervisor will assure her that the employee will be reprimanded.  If she gets a "I'm sure she didn't mean it" or leads your friend to feel that she was exaggerating, or is being dismissed, the next step is to write a letter to the doctor of the office directly.  First tell them of the original experience, then tell him/her about the answer received by the supervisor and why you felt you weren't taken seriously.  In the body of the letter, tell the doctor, "In conclusion, I look forward to your personal response to this matter".  If she doesn't get an answer from the doctor within a reasonable amount of time (I would give a doctor at least 2 weeks), she should pick another doctor, and then write one last letter to the first doctor telling them she is changing physicians because she needs to be treated in a more professional manner, and the address where they should send her medical records. \nThen move on and feel good that she took action and put it behind her.
595186
I actually like my profession. But I did have an experince recently with management that made me sick to my stomach. Last week my daughter was struck crossing the road by a hit and run driver. I got a knock on the door and went to the accident scene she was being transported my EMS to the hospital and I had to go back and get my purse and car keys to follow her to the hospital. I musta been on auto pilot because I remembered to call in to work my next shift was  in two hours (I'm a nurse) I was on my cell walking to the car and the nursing supervisor answered the call. I told her someone had to cover my shift my daughter was hurt and hit by a SUV, hit and run driver. She was on the way to the hospital via ambulance and the supervisor had the gaul to ask me if someone else could go to the hospital with her. I was shocked I told her I'm a  single mom and  MY KID  was hit by a SUV I would be in the ER as a mom not nurse in the unit. Not that it really matters that I'm a single mother any mother or father for that matter shouldn't get that harrassment. My daughter's okay ,a broken vertebrae, road rash and bruises so she'll heal and I will be looking for another job soon.
624404
If you work for an individual, your benefits are limited or none. He may not be in a position to give you anymore. I suggest you ask what you want. you can also quit and look for hospital job or nursing home job. They will give you vacations and benefits.
52441
If dad is no longer competent, I would suggest you have a guardianship for him.  Appoint son the guardian for dad - that should allow him to conduct dad's financial transactions and make health care decisions.
608493
Don't you know nursing homes don't want to hear about things like false documentation,abuse,neglect.They want it swept under the carpet.First of all you need to report this person to the  board of nursing.Secondly you need to file for unemployment compensation at your local employment commission.You can draw if you are fired for anything other that willful misconduct and that means "intentional" I am so sure you will get it,even if you have to appeal it.These politics go on in nursing and it is sickening,that is why this R.N. of many years is no longer nursing.Obviously this person is a butt licker.That is what they like.If this company has a corporate office then I certainly would  make a complaint.You shook the sheets and they don't like that.Find something else but if you can afford it sit back and draw unemployment.I did for 6 months