QUESTION
Do I have a case against my doctor because he sent me away because I did not have insurance? Although I've always paid for my office visits.
Asked on Mar 04th, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Virginia
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Because of heavy bleeding I had a NOVA SURE procedure with my OB/GYN. The procedure caused my cervix to close due to scarring from the procedure. I began experiencing excruciating pain and went back to that doctor. He examined me and said that my cervix had closed due to the NOVA SURE procedure. He said that I had to have surgery as soon as possible to open my cervix. I asked how soon could he schedule the surgery? He said that since I did not have insurance, I should go to MCV Hospital emergency room. I was laid off 6 months prior to this visit, but each time that I attended this Dr's office I paid for my premiums and other visits out of pocket. The wait at MCV emergency room was 10 hours. I was never seen, took pain medicine and went home. Saw another Dr. the following weekend and she performed the surgery a week later. My uterus walls had started to tear and split which caused more pain and suffering. After the surgery I bled for 45 minutes until Dr. got it under control.
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I do not think you have a viable cause of action. The doctor did not have an obligation to perform surgery on you. Moreover, the week delay was not a function of what your physician did, but your experience at the ER (it is not clear why you were not seen but that certainly wasn't his fault).
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Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 10:11 AM