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was not informed about abnormal test results.

Asked on Jul 14th, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - North Carolina
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my new physician who I seen for the first time on july 1st 2014 informed me that test results my former OBGYN had taken on june 6th 2013 had turned up abnormal and positive for HPV. My former OBGYN never informed me of this over the course of the last year is there anything I can do?
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Social Security Attorney serving Raleigh, NC at Lanier Law Group, P.A.
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Dear Ms. Chapman, Are you being treated any differently as a result of the diagnosis of HPV? You should absolutely be made aware of your test results, especially if something is abnormal. However, in this case, you probably haven't received any additional treatment outside of what you were receiving and therefore the main issue is being informed. I would recommend that you contact the North Carolina Medical Board who can investigate this incident and make sure the doctor's office has policies and procedures in place to keep their patients informed. This response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor should it replace a full consultation with an attorney. Please be advised we cannot give full and complete legal advice without further information that is not capable of being conveyed in this format. If you would like to receive a free consultation regarding your possible legal matter, please feel free to call us at 855-234-7619.
Answered on Aug 01st, 2014 at 6:37 AM

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