what are my legal rights while under doctor care?
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It depends on your company policy (you should have handbook, or contact HR department) regarding medical/emergency leave, and whether you complied with all the necessary documents - did you submit doctor's note with time frame for return, apply for disability, etc.\n\nHowever, it is legal if your employer has less than 50 employees, according to the Louisiana Department of Labor - http://www.ldol.state.la.us/job_laborlawfaq.asp?Portal=WRK\n\nAre there any legal restrictions against firing, suspending or disciplining employees?\n\nLouisiana is known as an employment-at-will state. Generally, this means that an employer may legally hire, fire, suspend or discipline any employee at any time and for any reason - good or bad - or for no reason at all. However, an employer may not discriminate against any employee on the basis of the employee's race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Louisiana law also prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy or childbirth, sickle cell trait, handicap, and smoking.\n\nEmployees who are fired may still apply for unemployment insurance benefits. The Louisiana Department of Labor's Office of Regulatory Services will determine eligibility. Further information may be found under the Unemployment Insurance section of this Web site at: http://www.ldol.state.la.us/job_uifaq.asp\n\nHowever, if your employer has 50 or more employees, you may be protected under FMLA - Family and Medical Leave Act \n\nUnder the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, employers having 50 or more employees must grant medical leave to some employees in certain circumstances without the threat of the loss of their job. Questions concerning the enforcement of FMLA matters should be directed to the FMLA section of the United States Department of Labor's Web site at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/
576242
Talk to the dean over your department.  They probably don't want to be liable for any further injury to yourself or to any patients you will be working with.  Usually if there is an extenuating circumstance they will work with you.
896073
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.)
205776
call your doctor's office, tell them the situation, and they will tell you what you should do.
1088467
You should definately talk to an attorney, as the stakes of losing your rights here are too high.  I suggest you check out: http://www.referraljuncture.com .\n\n\nBest of luck.
1026323
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.
112580
Request a new primary care doctor!\nMost have you sign liability waivers anyway.  Get help!
468581
It goes to show you that in your country health care is a business. Thank God it is not like that in Canada... yet! That in its self is a crime. I'm pretty sure that they are your property. Seeing how it is confidential information about you. Shame to your doctor he sounds pretty unethical anyways. Time to get a new one.
712012
U should not be able to pull health info up on the internet. It is too easy to hack into and woulg violate hippa laws. U will have to wait for ur appointment. U can go to the hospital and talk to a patient liason or social worker and request a copy of ur medical record, but u should really wait for the dr.
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YOU SHOULD DEFINETLY GET A SECOND OPINION, THAT QUACK DOCTOR OF YOURS IS TRYING TO MASK YOUR PROBLEMS NOT HELP YOU AT ALL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU KEEP ALL OF YOU PAPERWORK FROM THE DOCTOR, SO YOU CAN SUE HIS A*** LATER. TAKE CARE AND KEEP US POSTED!!
106124
If the doctor felt that you were incompetent, I think he would have to follow legal procedures to have that proven in court or verified by your guardian.  Then, I believe the doctor could approach it as medically necessary and get a court order to do the procedure...  That would involve social services, the courts, appointing a guardian, and who knows what all else.   It’s pretty doubtful that a doctor would do this.  Maybe a hospital or trauma center, but not likely a doctor.\n\nIf the doctor forced you to have a test that you refused, I believe you could bring him up on charges of malpractice and harassment.\n\nI hope that sort of worry isn't keeping you from going to the doctor.  And don't ever feel trapped into tests that you don't agree with.  A doctor did that once by telling me that my son would die if he didn't have a certain test.  I knew inside that made NO SENSE.  But, I was so sure he would do something awful that I agreed.  Later, the doctor was dismissed for something else.  You are the one who has the authority to decide what happens in your medical treatment.  Remember that!  And go for the check up.
334408
In regards to what? Are you refering to the right to request an amendment of your medical record or something else? Just look up in the federal register 45 CFR Parts 160-164. Its quite simple one you know what your question really is.
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In my state it is a clear statute that makes it illegal to have a relationship with a patient.  It is not appropriate.  You should find another doctor.  If you want to continue a personal relationship then that is your choice.  By the way, it is his fault.  He should know better.  Even if a patient were to throw herself at you, as a medical provider, it is your responsibility to keep the relationship professional...period.
1090227
go to your health dept. and they will tell you where you can go. you need medical care while pregnant!
248706
you should ask your doctor and if it's not right you should take day off of workand ask someone to take care of you.
1035008
Come to America, if your legal, you have those rights.but if you work on commision. it's up to you to work harder. you should have thought before you took the job! Good Luck!
434098
I agree, get a lawyer. Too many posibilities and not enough clarification with your question. Most Doctors practicing medicine today carry  malpractice insurance. If the Doctor is clearly at fault you may have an easier time finding representation via a lawyer as they can expect a payout even if you can't afford one now.