How do I file a complaint against my doctor?
To file a complaint about your doctor (like unprofessional conduct, incompetent practice, or licensing questions), contact your State medical board. Contact your Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) for complaints about the quality of care you got from a Medicare provider.
What are some of the biggest legal cases brought against doctors?
We took a look at some of the biggest legal cases brought against docs. Here are five of them from 2019. An Ohio critical care doctor, Husel was indicted in June and charged with 25 counts of murder for allegedly intentionally ordering fatal drug overdoses in the deaths of hospitalized patients.
Can a plaintiff prove a duty to provide competent medical care?
A plaintiff can prove that a health care provider had a duty to provide him/her with competent medical care if there is some relationship between the health care provider and the patient. For instance: Hospitals have a duty to patients who are admitted.
Why were so many doctors in the headlines in 2019?
Doctors were in the headlines for alleged misdeeds in 2019. (Getty/BrianAJackson) Doctors aren’t typically known for running afoul of the law.
How to file a complaint about improper care or unsafe conditions?
You may have a complaint about improper care (like claims of abuse to a nursing home resident) or unsafe conditions (like water damage or fire safety concerns). To file a complaint about improper care or unsafe conditions in a hospital, home health agency, hospice, or nursing home, contact your State Survey Agency.
How do I file a complaint against a nursing home?
To file a complaint about improper care or unsafe conditions in a hospital, home health agency, hospice, or nursing home, contact your State Survey Agency. The State Survey Agency is usually part of your State’s department of health services.