Do I have a legal case if my psychiatrist is refusing to schedule an appointment due to an unpaid balance never brought to my attention previously?
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Do I have a legal case if my psychiatrist is refusing to schedule an appointment due to an unpaid balance never brought to my attention previously?
I’m on high doses of meds known to cause fatality, seizures, etc.if I quit them. I was left with no documentation and no warning time.
Asked on June 14, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to find a new doctor and new psychiatrist, immediately. That portion of it is something you need to do to mitigate your damages. As to the issue of your psychiatrist refusing to treat you due to an unpaid balance of which you were unaware, you need to check with your state medical board on issues regarding duties and responsibilities when patients have outstanding balances and no previous notification has been given. File a complaint with that licensing consumer protection agency and consider speaking with private counsel if you feel the complaint did not resolve your issues with this person.
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