My doctor told me I have pneumonia and I told him he's lying.  Now he is suing me for $30,000. What gives?
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This is not a legitimate question. This guy's all over this site asking these inane questions.
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Registered Nurse here; Well I dislike the sound of my own advice.  However if your condition is truly a result of blood being drawn, you best avenue is to SUE, this is malpractice, and people in health care must be held accountable when they make mistakes.  As for the physician, he or she should not try to avoid the error and should address it with you open and honestly.  You should not have to pay for any of your surgeries related to this error, nor should your insurance company.  I strongly advise you to seek an attorney that specializes in malpractice.  Also you may want to consider getting another physician, if you feel they are not treating you with dignity, respect and cognitive of care that your entitled to.
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With all the adenopathy and atelectasis (collapsed parts of the lung) I would be very concerned about the findings.  Have you lost weight?  Are you more tired than usual?  Are you coughing?  Did they do any lab work also?  \nI am sure your doctor is going to refer you for more tests.  You may need biopsies (tissue samples) also.  \nMake a list of your questions & concerns before you go to the doctor and bring the list w/ you.  If at all possible, have a friend or family member got to the vist with you.  When we are anxious, we tend to forget what was said.  \nGood luck to you!
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There are two kinds of pneumonia.  One's caused by a bacteria and the other is caused by a virus.  The treatments would be entirely different.  You need to go to a doctor and get the appropriate treatment started.  One is more serious then the other (I can't remember which) and, unless you know everything there is to know about treating yourself, I think you need to get professional help for this one.
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I would suggest getting an attorney or getting in contact with the state AMA or State Board of Medical Quality Assurance. This doctor seems like he needs to be put in place.
944155
I think your Dr. should send you for an xray. I hate it when they think that is what it is. Tell him you want an xray.
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so you don't believe what your doctor says but you are going to believe a bunch of strangers on the Internet\n\nget a new doctor if you don't trust your current doctor
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YEAHH! the company that i work for actually came in handy!!\n\nWhat is pneumonia?\nPneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.\n\nYou can get pneumonia in your daily life, such as at school or work. This is called community-based pneumonia. You can also get it when you are in a hospital or nursing home. This is called hospital-based pneumonia. It may be more severe because you already are ill. This topic focuses on pneumonia you get in your daily life. \n\nWhat causes pneumonia?\nGerms called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia. \n\nPneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get the disease after having a cold or the flu. These illnesses make it hard for your lungs to fight infection, so it is easier to get pneumonia. Having a long-term, or chronic, disease like asthma, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\nSymptoms of pneumonia caused by bacteria usually come on quickly. They may include:\n\nCough. You will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. Mucus may be rusty or green or tinged with blood.\nFever.\nFast breathing and feeling short of breath. \nShaking and "teeth-chattering" chills. You may have this only one time or many times.\nChest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in.\nFast heartbeat.\nFeeling very tired or feeling very weak.\nWhen you have mild symptoms, your doctor may call this "walking pneumonia."\n\nOlder adults may have different, fewer, or milder symptoms. They may not have a fever. Or they may have a cough but not bring up mucus. The main sign of pneumonia in older adults may be a change in how well they think. Confusion or delirium is common. Or, if they already have a lung disease, that disease may get worse. \n\nSymptoms caused by viruses are the same as those caused by bacteria. But they may come on slowly and often are not as obvious or as bad. \n\nHow is pneumonia diagnosed?\nYour doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical exam. He or she may order a chest X-ray and a blood test. This is usually enough for your doctor to know if you have pneumonia. You may need more tests if you have bad symptoms, are an older adult, or have other health problems. In general, the sicker you are, the more tests you will have. \n\nYour doctor may also test mucus from your lungs to find out what germ is causing your pneumonia. Finding the exact germ can help your doctor choose the best medicine for you. \n\nHow is it treated?\nYour doctor will give you medicines called antibiotics. These almost always cure pneumonia. You need to take all of your antibiotics so you get well. Do not stop taking them because you feel better. Take them exactly as your doctor tells you. \n\nPneumonia can make you feel very sick. But after you take antibiotics, you should start to feel much better. Call your doctor if you do not start to feel better after 2 full days of antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you feel worse. \n\nThere are things you can do to feel better during your treatment. Get plenty of rest and sleep, and drink lots of liquids. Do not smoke. If your cough keeps you awake at night, talk to your doctor about using cough medicine. \n\nYou may need to go to the hospital if you have bad symptoms, a weak immune system, or another serious illness.\n\nPneumonia caused by a virus usually cannot be treated with antibiotics. Home treatment, such as rest and taking care of your cough, is the only treatment.\n\nHow can I prevent pneumonia?\nIf you are older than 65 or you have a heart or lung problem, you may want to get a pneumonia vaccine. This shot may prevent pneumon
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This case would most likely be malpractice.  I can't really tell from your question, but it looks like the Doctor knew you needed surgery back in July, but never ordered it or recommended it?? Either way, you can definitely get a legal consultation for free. Call your state's bar association and they will give you a list of attorneys who handle medical negligence claims, (most of which will give you an initial consultation for free).  When you have your consult, bring in as many medical records and bills as you have for the attorney to look at.  You will be ahead of the game if you call your Doctor and ask for copies of your records now.  Be careful, in most states you only have 3 years from the time of "injury" to bring a claim, so do it soon.  \nGood Luck.
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That's dumb.  Don't tell me you are thinking of suing for something stupid like that...\n\nPerhaps you could be recompensated for any actual medical expenses that you incurred...but anything more than that is ridiculous.
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Contact the manager of the lab and let that person know that you feel that the doctor should be liable for this bill because the doctor prevented you from the proper course of action and ask the manager to redirect the bill to the doctor.  It doesn't hurt to ask.  I have had similiar situations and because I was persistent ...they finally gave up.  But you may want to choose a different doctor.
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You really ought to call your doctor on this one to get a chest exray to rule out things.  It could be anything from a simple virus to walking pneumonia to worse.  You could have something serious and not even know it.  Good luck
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The hospital's insurance company will repond very quickly to a lawsuit. There's really nothing else you can do unless in your state it is possible for you to file your own criminal case against the man. (In New York, for example, you could file a misdemeanor complaint. This is VERY effective. So long as you don't get your facs wrong and open yourself up to a civil suit.)
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This really is a bit complicated.\n\nIf he knew that you were sick, Then he should not have said what he said. Even if you did lie to him, Which you say you didnt, He should have atleast given you some time to heal!\n\nIt also sounds like he under a bit of stress, That would explain his sudden rapid lashing out at you. If you live together, It is expected for something like this to happen as he has no one else to lash out at!\n\nMy best advice to you, Is to give him a little bit of space and time to think about things! Do not beat yourself up over this, It is not your fault that you got sick and that you have alot of work to get through.\n\nOne of the most important things about "Love" is that both parties need to have a very good understanding of one another!
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Your post is a little unclear.  In any event, these are really questions you should be asking your lawyer.  It's his job to help you understand the consequences of accepting any settlement offer.  Write down all your questions, and then meet with your lawyer and ask him.  \n\nI imagine the settlement involves having all medical bills paid, and that the $20k settlement is for your pain and suffering.  Generally the lawyer will take his fee (either 1/3 of 1/4) of the settlement as his fee, depending upon the terms of your engagement with him.  So it's most likely that all medical bills will be paid, and you will get $20,000, part of which will go to the attorney to pay his fee.
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Communicate with the medical office and ask for a reduction and a payment plan.\n\nGood Luck.
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Wow, I had exactly the same thing several weeks ago: came down with pneumonia in the matter of hours. My doctor couldn't really explain how I got it, but mentioned weakened immune system. Which is caused by what?... Numerous factors, but in my case, I suspect, severe stress (personal matters) was a trigger. I guess, just think what changed in your life before you got it... Get well soon! ;)