In Texas, is it legal to discharge a pt with brain injury for inappropriate behavior?
148522
Contact Attorney Gordon Johnson at http://www.tbilaw.com.  He specializes in brain injury law and will be able to help not only with legal issues but finding the patient proper care.
52187
medical discharge is an honorable discharge, unless the medical problem was caused by the person. Like if your friend had shot himself and had to be discharged, that would be dishonorable. But since it was not his fault he's all good. (USCoastGuard myself)
384197
I'm a 23yr veteran Texas peace officer. I don't know CA law but you might check to see if CA has a criminal law in the penal code that addresses avoiding legal process. In Texas, it is a criminal violation to intentionaly avoid civil process.
989467
Michelle, there are two possible answers.\n\nIf the therapist is actively endangering people by threats or deeds, or directing them to take part in dangerous and illegal activity, then a police report is appropriate.\n\nHowever, if you mean the therapist is using his or her practice to give bad advice of a harmful nature, or to entice patients into having sex, then the principal recourse is the state licensing board.  Each state has a different name for the agency that regulates licensed therapists.\n\nYou can usually find a phone number for the agency - such as the "Board of Medical Examiners" (the name of the agency in one state) - in your phone book's "government pages."\n\nGood luck and be careful.
579876
Definitely report her. Caregivers are in a position of trust in someone's home and to do what she has done is not only unprofessional, but morally wrong. She should be fired to protect other prospective clients. If she is capable of this, what else is she capable of - theft, abuse, extortion? She obviously has no morals.
369695
You cannot take a person out of the hospital unless you are the legal guardian or Power of Attorney.  ANY patient can sign a release and be discharged from a hospital AMA (Against Medical Advice).  It does not matter if treatment exists for your disease or not.  It is your body, and you can do what you want with it, regarding medical care.  You have the right to refuse treatment, as long as you are mentally capable enough to do so.
873637
Every state has there own version of workers comp laws which in my opinion is utterly ridiculous however, most seem to have a common guideline.\nIn NYS, you are entitled to your own physician and his/her decisions and treatment generally prevail. However, the state permits IME's for the insurance companies to which they have abused the privilage beyond comprehension! In most instances, the judges will rule in favor of your physician but we do have a couple of "insurance" judges hearing cases and filling their pockets as we all know how the system works!\nI would complain LOUDLY to my own doctor and request an MRI and possibly a second opinion from a neurologist who specializes in that field.\nDO NOT LET THE INSURANCE COMPANY DOCTOR TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE!!!!! He gets paid by the insurance company so he is naturally going to write what they would like to hear! It is his "bread and butter" to which he could care less about you! It's sort of the "American" way---MONEY FIRST-MORALS LATER!!!!Keep in mind you are putting your future in someone elses hands that has one thought and one thought only---MONEY!!!!!!\nYou have an entire life ahead of you that this injury may come back to haunt you in the future so make darn sure you take that in to account NOW!!!! STAND YOUR GROUND! GET A COMP ATTORNEY ASAP!!!!!!
605289
From the Army Manual on Combat Stress Control Chapter 4, Section 15:\n\n"Some soldiers exhibiting misconduct stress behaviors attempt to use the medical evacuation and treatment system to escape their stressful duty. Other soldiers displaying misconduct stress behaviors require medical or surgical treatment for the consequences of their misbehavior. Medical personnel and administrators must recognize these cases and report them to the chain of command."
537147
This sounds like a problem that needs law enforcement to follow through with a criminal charge.   I do not know anything about where you live, but it seems to me that there are social services in everystate who will help you recover from the abuse.  Suing someone doesn't always mean a victory in court nor does it mean that you will be healed of your personal pain.   a good therapist can help you work through your pain.
743377
I hate to say this but I doubt there is much you can do. The first thing I would do is talk to a good lawyer. They have what is called a medical lock for someone on oxygen and or medical equipment this should have been gotten before this occured.(it is up to the customer to get this from the electric company and dr) The guy who cut it off knew this. However, I would still try and sue. You can also file a complaint with PUCT. just google that. A lawyer is the one who can sue though. Good luck! The greedy jerks.
209231
you should check with the BBB or the medical malpractice section of your local courthouse.  (probably their records department)
109242
I would call the Board and ask.  No since in getting fined over a few antibiotic packs.  In my opinion though if you signed for them they are yours to take to another practice.
131424
If you are a nurse, I would think it would be hard to prove that the patient was in his right mind.  When my husband had his heart surgery, he said and did things that were totaly out of his character, all drug induced.  I mean there are several things to consider, was it intentional, were there drugs involved,etc.  I hope you find a lawyer  that will take your case, but your insurance will probably be a better and cheaper way to go.  Good Luck
1140850
I would call the hospital that the paramedic is associated with. Ask to speak with someone in their patient advocate department. You can explain the circumstances surrounding the incident and they will investigate and take the proper actions for you.
1172632
It depends on Indiana state law.\n\nIn Texas, a landlord can give notice for any reason other than discrimination based on a protected class. \n\nBy the way, being disabled makes them part of a protected class.  If there is any way to prove that they are being discriminated against based on their disabilities, you could go to court over it federally.\n\nIf I were you I would check out the local tenant's council if there is one or contact the Indiana version of TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission).  The governmental entities presiding over that type of law are generally helpful pointing you to the relevant laws for your situation.
340488
As a EMT-i if i saw this kind of behavior at a patients house i would not hesitate to report this to Child services, and the police. If she is simple doing this now what is to stop  her from moving on to a more  aggressive behavior pattern? If i were you i would report it.
577452
He obvioulsy did not do hard time for his accident.  I don't know what state you live in but in Texas, we take that very serious and doing some prison time for his DWI would change his mind.  Unfortunatley, his age has a lot to do with it and he thinks it just won't happen to him again.  If your son escaped probation and/or incarceration time, believe me its coming if his behavior has not changed.  If he is on probation and your are helping him with paying his fines, court costs, etc. stop. Let him deal with this on his own.  Let him be responsible for his mistake. ITs going to take jail/prison time for your son to realize what he is doing.  Then once he sees the punishment then will rehabilitation work for him. Basicly, like was said before, he has to hit rock bottom and hopefully that happens without him killing himself or another innocent person.  Having him visit the trauma unit a local hospital on a weekend is something that you may consider. A Victim Impact Panel offered by MADD or any other advocate agency in your area is also a good idea.  Find someone that is very ill with psorosis of the liver due to alcohol use, and let them explain to your son what excessive alcohol use does to your whole body, not just your liver.  Im an adult probation officer and I see this situation everyday. Both ends of the spectrum.  The young kid who says "not me" and the older individual whos body is breaking down that says, "I should have listened". Hope this helps.