Archive for February, 2011

What DD form would someone need to obtain and fill out for a hardship discharge from the Army?

My husband and I are currently located overseas and have learned of several medical conditions that demand our attention back in the states. His ETS is Aug 2012 which also marks the end of his tour here in Germany. We have thought about all of the resolutions and the only one that [...]

What do you need to get tested for after performing CPR?

I had to perform CPR on a man the other day. I never got his medical info or contact info before he was taken away. I did not use a pocket mask and am afraid that if he had something communicable i may have it. Does anyone know what exactly i should get tested for? [...]

How best to settle collections from medical bills?

Short version: I have several medical bills in collections and am anticipating a windfall that will allow me to partially pay off some or all of them. I would like to know what course I should take to defend, repair and improve my credit. I would like to avoid litigation.
Long version:
A few years ago I [...]

Looking for financial help for Hepatitis C in Texas?

First off some info about me and what led up to the hep c diagnosis….I’m 34, a hairstylist with no insurance, also type 2 diabetic….took a fall in sept. 2010, sprained ankle twice in a week which cut off blood supply to my foot, caused a diabetic abcess which required a hospital stay of 15 [...]

biological parents medical records?

I am 18 and I was put into foster care at birth, I was adopted at almost a year old. I do not wish to have contact with my biological parents however I would like to receive information about their medical history. I was born in Missouri and I have tried to look up [...]

If someone accessed your personal (medical) information to use for personal use is it illegal?

I used to know an individual and cut ties with them and had to change my number because they would not stop contacting me (even though I informed them to stop). I have been having medical problems and they work at a health insurance agency in my town and pulled my personal information via- my [...]

Where would one donate used medical equipment in DFW?

We have an infant size medium orthopedic "harness" used to correct hip displacement in children. It is in good condition and know someone without insurance can use it- it sells for $700 new. Also looking for battered women and chchildren’sshelter in the Plano area to donate gently used clothes (from birth to 3T) and need [...]