Would I Have a Case?

[saar1234]

Neurosurgeon never returned calls with MRI results despite numerous requests. According to doctor who sent my son for the MRI on his brain, something didn't look right. This is horrible to ask but if something happens to my son would he have a case. Neurosurgeon has done 2 surgeries on him since 2003 so its not like he doesn't know the circumstances.I think this is unethical patient treatment. I am from Pa. Thanks

 

[ceara19]

Neurosurgeon never returned calls with MRI results despite numerous requests. According to doctor who sent my son for the MRI on his brain, something didn't look right. This is horrible to ask but if something happens to my son would he have a case. Neurosurgeon has done 2 surgeries on him since 2003 so its not like he doesn't know the circumstances.I think this is unethical patient treatment. I am from Pa. Thanks

Instead of spending your time doing research to find out if you can sue the doctor if your child dies, so something useful like FIND A NEW DOCTOR!

 

[lealea1005]

Neurosurgeon never returned calls with MRI results despite numerous requests. According to doctor who sent my son for the MRI on his brain, something didn't look right. This is horrible to ask but if something happens to my son would he have a case. Neurosurgeon has done 2 surgeries on him since 2003 so its not like he doesn't know the circumstances.I think this is unethical patient treatment. I am from Pa. Thanks

How old is your son? First you ask whether YOU have a case, then ask whether you son does.

Was the neurosurgeon the ordering Physician?

There is no way, with the little information you've given, anyone could properly advise you.

 

[ceara19]

How old is your son? First you ask whether YOU have a case, then ask whether you son does.

Was the neurosurgeon the ordering Physician?

There is no way, with the little information you've given, anyone could properly advise you.

Regardless of the answers to these questions, I have already given the OP the best information she can possibly get.

 

[Some Random Guy]

ceara19 is 100% correct.

While getting a new neurosurgeon, send a letter to the old one's office informing them that they will not be paid for the MRI since the test needs to be redone due to their failure to provide results. That may spur them to get back to you.

Call your insurance company about getting a second MRI also, They may deny coverage for a new one from the new doctor unless you get prior approval.

 

[ceara19]

ceara19 is 100% correct.

While getting a new neurosurgeon, send a letter to the old one's office informing them that they will not be paid for the MRI since the test needs to be redone due to their failure to provide results. That may spur them to get back to you.

Call your insurance company about getting a second MRI also, They may deny coverage for a new one from the new doctor unless you get prior approval.

The new doctor should be able to get the "films" from the hospital or imaging center where the tests were done. A repeat scan shouldn't be necessary unless the last one is unreadable.

 

[lealea1005]

I asked if the nuerosurgeon was also the ordering Physician because it's ultimately the ordering Physician's responsibility to report back to the patient with test results. The neurosurgeon may not even have information on the most recent MRI if the ordering Physician hasn't consulted with him/her.

Unless I'm misunderstanding OP's post, I think she's talking about two different Physicians.

 

[ceara19]

I asked if the nuerosurgeon was also the ordering Physician because it's ultimately the ordering Physician's responsibility to report back to the patient with test results. The neurosurgeon may not even have information on the most recent MRI if the ordering Physician hasn't consulted with him/her.

Unless I'm misunderstanding OP's post, I think she's talking about two different Physicians.

Whichever doctor is dropping the ball needs to be replaced.

 

[lealea1005]

Whichever doctor is dropping the ball needs to be replaced.

Absolutely! They should start with the ordering Physician.

 

[ellencee]

Neurosurgeon never returned calls with MRI results despite numerous requests. According to doctor who sent my son for the MRI on his brain, something didn't look right. This is horrible to ask but if something happens to my son would he have a case. Neurosurgeon has done 2 surgeries on him since 2003 so its not like he doesn't know the circumstances.I think this is unethical patient treatment. I am from Pa. Thanks

The neurosurgeon is not the physician you should be calling or holding responsible. The primary physician is responsible and needs to get those results and meet with you to discuss treatment options. Keep in mind that there may be no treatment options.

If your son suffers significant damage(s) from failure to diagnose and/or to have his medical care properly managed, he would have a reasonable expectation of a valid medmal claim.

(This thread is confusing to me and someone may have posted the same information; if so, my apologies.)

EC

 

[saar1234]

Please ignore post. Everyting has been taken care of. Thanks for responses