Archive for November, 2010

How much should I ask for?

I recently purchased a drink from a popular drink company, in a glass bottle. After opening it and taking a drink I cut my lip. Upon further observation I found that the lip of the bottle was chipped right around the rim. I poured the rest of the drink out and found a shard [...]

Does the Family Medical Leave Act apply to me?

I work at a Coldstone Creamery in Colorado. There were about 12 employees by the time I left, we all work part time. I had about 20 hours a week.
My Boss recently laid me off because my Father was in the hospital and I’ve had to take 2 weeks off to take care of [...]

PA degree to Medical School Question?

Basically my question is this: if a person was accepted into a PA school without a bachelor’s degree, and that person eventually made the decision to attempt to become a surgeon/ doctor, would the PA degree be sufficient to be accepted into medical school, or would he have to return to college and gain a [...]

who do I contact about a doctor writing prescriptions without any proof of medical records.?

someone can just walk in to a few of these pain management clinics and show no proof of any previous medical records; simply complain of any discomfort/pain; pay a fee and walk out with 2+ prescriptions.
That is a practice that should never happen, and if you were up to it, you may want to report [...]

(UK) Who could I contact to find out about an employer’s right to know your medical history?

I’m 16 years old and have been informally diagnosed (i.e. not by a GP) with depression and anxiety. I have been like this for years, and I have also been self-harming for years. As of yet, my GP is not aware of this so none of this is on my health records. One of the [...]

In state of Calif. does father with no contact have to pay for medical/dental?

I am on chemo, and he only pays barely anything for her. I pay and do everything. He will not pay for her dental, or anything else she may need. They have money, plenty and I don’t. We live in CA, i thought he had to pay all her medical?
"…i thought he [...]

Are Geo medical contact lenses safe?

I’ve been thinking of getting circle lenses, and I’ve been researching about the risks of them also. Websites state that Geo Contact Lens is the safest and most trusted brand for circle lenses. They say that if you take care of the lenses as stated on the instructional packets, then you should have no problem [...]

how do I get a list of the uninsured and there contact info?

I’m trying to reach the people that need medical help but can not afford it
That isn’t something you can just acquire, due to health privacy acts that are implemented nationwide. No one wants to be taken advantage of.

Is a Personal Injury Lawyer necessary if accident occurs in store?

I was injured at a local store. A display type box (above shoulder height on shelf) of the new style large curved shower curtain rods fell on my head and shoulder. (It contained 5 of these curtain rods) I reported it to the store manager on duty as none of the employees I came in [...]

My mom got into a car accident and now the insurance is not paying the medical bill?

My mom was hit in the rear by another driver. So she was not at fault the other lady is. Now what my mom have is liability coverage so i had to contact that lady’s. Her insurance is Auto Owner’s insurance. Her insurance paid for the repainting and the damage made [...]