| Code |
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| New Requests (in the past 30 days) |
| FL-146 |
Patient needs assistance with claim against insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield for bicycle accident... [more] |
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| NY-145 |
Problems:
Finding an internist willing to collaborate with a team of 6 to 7 different specialists at Cleveland, Mayo Clinics, or ... [more] |
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Provide Referrals to resources in order to help resolve the problems mentioned, find funding for private housing via a non-profit ... [more] |
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| WA-144 |
Questions about over billing and charging for days not in hospital, Not accepting ins as payment, but billing me additional/... [more] |
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review bills and point out what charges could be changed or negoiated.... [more] |
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| Unfilled Requests (still needing assistance) |
| MT-143 |
I was mis diagnosed and then not diagnosed for over a year by a cardiologists and an ER Physician. I wound up with a blockage and ... [more] |
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i have spoken to 2 different attorneys and they say that they dont want to take my malpractice case so i need to find one that will take it.... [more] |
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| MB-142 |
I currently have Osteoarthritis in my spine, degenerative disc disorder, and meralgia-perorsthetica.I am in extreme pain 24/7 and ... [more] |
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To be honest, any type of help through these hoops and loops might possibly help take some severe pressure off my wife, and possibly ... [more] |
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| LA-141 |
I have a psychiatrist who, without my knowledge, cancelled me as a pateint. I was not given the right to attend my already scheduled ... [more] |
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To talk with or write to me, preferably talk about this doctor’s bad behavior. I did like her, as she seemed to really care ... [more] |
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| MA-140 |
will be having cardiac cath at a Boston hosp early morning Jan 12,and need someone to pick me up at my home in Lowell,drive to hosp,and ... [more] |
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will need someone to drive me to New England Baptist, wait while procedure is done, and dirve me either to my home in Lowell, Ma ... [more] |
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| NC-139 |
I am doing this for my mom who lives in N.C. I am in California & hopefully can find someone who can help my Mom at home.... [more] |
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I need someone who is sweet, she needs someone to check in on her, clean up the home and wash clothes, and change her bed. She is ... [more] |
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| FL-135 |
I am a Narcoleptic, as a result, I take a controlled substance called Dextrostat. Two dif ferent times I have had to move, the first ... [more] |
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Help me get the medication I need daily, without causing undue stress. There has to be a better way! Despite having medical records, ... [more] |
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| AZ-134 |
I have CJF and Crohns Disease. I need help with contacting community resources and completing Social Securcity paper work, etc.... [more] |
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I would like an advocate help me to obtain the services I need.... [more] |
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| NJ-133 |
lost insurance after spinal surgery and now trying to find doctors and specialists to treat Failed Back Syndrome and accept medicare, ... [more] |
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everyone i’ve been referred to me is either too busy, not accepting new patients or doesn’t do what they once did... [more] |
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| OH-131 |
Post op addiction =rehab... have chronic pain and 200 different doctors that do not work together or help me they refuse to see me... ... [more] |
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help me be treated right. not be mean to me and call me names outside the room, roll there eyes at me, sigh at me, do nothing but ... [more] |
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| CA-130 |
I’m a retired/perm. disabled Pharmacist in Lodi, California and need another RPh or Pharm.D. to accompany me to my Pain Management ... [more] |
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Chart and Med Profile review/consultation on current Pain Management and coming with me to the next Appointment on 17th (this Monday) ... [more] |
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| FL-129 |
My friend needs emergency care and is being denied treatment.Her intestines and bowels are blocked and the result could end up in ... [more] |
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Please find a way to get her immediate help and medicaid.... [more] |
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| FL-128 |
patient had a massive stroke andhas no insurance, no money and needs help to receive any treatment and financial and/or legal aid he can get... [more] |
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provide assistance or give us contacts so our 50 year old can live as good as life as possible given his disability and financial ... [more] |
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| CO-127 |
I need someone to represent me with some legal n medical concerns because I have heart condition and this stress is making it worse.... [more] |
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Make contacts for me while limiting confidential information.... [more] |
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| NJ-122 |
no health insurance.Ill,pancreititis,pain hospital stay.no reults.no physician. ... [more] |
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need help,trying to get some health insurance.been turned down for medicaid.need someone to help me.no job.no peospects.... [more] |
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| OH-121 |
I am undiagnosed for 10 years. Symptoms getting worse. I need background research into why I am becoming disables in legs and knees, ... [more] |
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By doing research into my autoantibodies that keep changing each year, and looking for differential diagnoses and telling me what ... [more] |
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| OH-110 |
I am having problems managing my care with all my doctors as well as getting insurance to meet their obligations... [more] |
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I do not have the energy to fight anymore. I have been sick for years and I am wore down to the point I can't keep anything straight.... [more] |
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| TX-109 |
I was rear-ended; have MRI results showing bulges and more and my provider seems to be at a loss as to what to do.... [more] |
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You'd have to tell me.... [more] |
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| NJ-108 |
I Visited once about a year and half ago dr. Sharon Li on 1033 Clifton Ave, Clifton , NJ 07013 with a referral from my dr. on Main ... [more] |
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Why was I billed that outrages amount? What happen? What are they charging for? Since they are ignoring my numerous phone call and ... [more] |
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| CA-107 |
I have recently been involved in a MVA and have injured my back and other parts of my body. I have had x-rays that show abnormalities ... [more] |
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I would like to know what I am doing wrong in my process of establishing a PCP and getting a referral to PT and pain management. It ... [more] |
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| CA-105 |
There are several problmes I need help with. The current and most urgent one is getting released from the hospital that is holding ... [more] |
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I need help getting released and finding programs and options that will help me to be a functional member of society.... [more] |
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| NY-102 |
There was gross negligience by the doctor treating my father. I want to file a formal complaint against this doctor.... [more] |
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I would like an advocate who could help me write the most powerful and effective complaint to the NYS Dept. of Health Office of Professional ... [more] |
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| SC-101 |
Patient had total hip replacement followed by a revisionary surgery to insert a 'retainer' to prohibit the hip from dislocating. ... [more] |
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We have to find a second opinion.
We need to get a MRI taken of the muscles involved
We need to find alternative treatment to strenghthen ... [more] |
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| IN-100 |
Have had multiple bouts with kidney stones. While living in 46077 had insurance claim Kidney stones as preexisting condition and denied ... [more] |
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Help to either reverse denial of coverage or to help lower bills. A couple of surgeries has mounted in almost $30000 in medical bills.... [more] |
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| NV-099 |
I have a difficult problem. I can't seem to find a Dr.to listen to my symptoms. I have multiple ones. I believe I may have 1 or 2 ... [more] |
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I need someone to help me get to the bottom of these problems and get a diagnosis.... [more] |
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| OH-098 |
My brother who lives in Toledo Ohio needs someone to be there for him after he has a colonscopy: drive him home and make sure he ... [more] |
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Need someone to accompany my brother to the procedure and drive him home.... [more] |
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| ON-097 |
My good friend is suffering from several medical issues but finding the Dr.’s she is dealing with are treating each issue individually. ... [more] |
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I do not know all that an advocate can do but I am hoping the person will be able to review my friend's health history and make ... [more] |
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| NC-096 |
I have multiple medical issues and multiple doctors - I need to have someone help me get them all on the same page in order to help me.... [more] |
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Go to the doctor with me to explain to them what I need to have quality of life.... [more] |
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| OR-095 |
Patient is in early stages of alzheimers. Spouse is not coping well. May be some abuse. May need to remove patient from home or ... [more] |
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Assess living situation. Assess insurance and VA options. Present me with financial and legal options regarding leaving spouse and ... [more] |
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| TN-094 |
the patient is my daughter kidney failure heart failure fractured pelvis needs rehab care at home with no one during the day till ... [more] |
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| WA-093 |
I recently received emergency triple bypass surgery at OHSU. Because I am a Washington State resident I am being denied all financial ... [more] |
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I need help identifying options for assistance and for negotiating for assistance or reduced fees from the hospital and other health ... [more] |
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| CA-092 |
having had near disastrous experiences in hospital, i need bedside presence for upcoming surgery... [more] |
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monitor all meds being administered when i can't, make sure staff requests are fulfilled... [more] |
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| WY-091 |
I had a surgery at lander regional hospital where I was terribly over charged. My insureance paid 80% This was for a hysterectomy. ... [more] |
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I need someone to go through the bills and make them subtract the over charges. I also need help in making payment arangements with ... [more] |
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| DE-090 |
(NOTE!! If you are the person who requested help, you did not leave a complete email address, nor did you leave a phone number. ... [more] |
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I'm not sure! I just hope to get some info and see if an advocate is an option and if there is such a service in my area. He is ... [more] |
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| OR-087 |
I immedietly need someone who can acompany me to medical appointments and relay my needs to doctors. Additionally, but not neccesary ... [more] |
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| PA-086 |
MS patient in Pgh. pa. Needing above noted services and more... [more] |
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See list noted above... [more] |
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| SK-084 |
My mother requires a hip replacement. She first saw a specialist over a year ago, but he told her there was nothing that could be ... [more] |
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We were windering if they could help speed up the process, as they are telling us her surgery will not be done til November or later.... [more] |
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| BC-083 |
multiple chronic conditions, need specialist to diagnose and interprit lab results from Mayo clinic. my dr. refuses to help.... [more] |
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find the right specialist for me.... [more] |
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| MO-082 |
I have several health issues, doctor appointmetns are too short to answer all my questions, need someone who has medical knowledge ... [more] |
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Time to listen, perhaps attend appointments with me, it is hard to take in so much info coming at me so fast, help with more information ... [more] |
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| ND-081 |
My brother Jeffery has been diagnosed with head and neck cancer and has no insurance. The problem is that he is also disabled in reading, ... [more] |
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This siuation would require 100 percent attention as my brother is unable to comprehend any thing medical and very little finacialy. ... [more] |
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| NY-080 |
Need a lawyer that would assist with with a medical neglience occuraance. To see if there would be a legal claim.... [more] |
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| MI-078 |
Patient is 86 years old, needs rehab for walking and muscle strengtening, we have not been happy with the doctors care that he has ... [more] |
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To watch over patient and his medical needs... [more] |
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| IL-077 |
My brother was transferred to Illinouis and we all live in Ne or Ia so cannot visit him weekly. I would like tofind someone to pay ... [more] |
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Visit with him and talk to him weekly. CHeck with his nurse and sthe staff t note his mood and overall attitude.... [more] |
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| NY-076 |
I am hoping to find a local therapist who specializes in counseling teens with Asperger's. My son, Joe, continues to "hit" his emotional ... [more] |
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Joe needs ongoing therapy to help him feel more empowered and less stressed and fearful. He continues to lose precious days from school ... [more] |
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| CO-071 |
I need some help in advocating for myself in regards to my diagnosis and how it differs with what I'm able to do. ... [more] |
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hospital patient advocates also have to protect the hospital's interests. i want an advocate that has my and only mine interests in mind.... [more] |
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| NY-070 |
I have a client w CFIDs experiencing catch22 hassles with Disability.... [more] |
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Organizing paperwork to help her win her case, pinpointing what she needs to keep, submit, argue, etc. Must be someone familiar with ... [more] |
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| GA-067 |
No description received.... [more] |
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No description received.... [more] |
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| NS-066 |
i was waiting for cpp disability and on social services disability when i recieved my back money i paid allthe monies back and then ... [more] |
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an advocate could help me in where i can go for help sorting out this problem thank you ... [more] |
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| KY-064 |
Patient needs a 24-hr live-in companion who would be able to do light cooking, cleaning, and assisting with limited transfers.... [more] |
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Advocate would have own bedroom suite with full bath, use of van, all meals, and run-of-house. Patient has MS, but feeds, and cares ... [more] |
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| TX-061 |
My doctor's receptionist cancelled an emergency appt. I had and refused to reschedule leaving me in intense pain. I told the doctor ... [more] |
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Get the doctor to look at the records from the office I ended up being treated at and pointing out that his receptionist did not note ... [more] |
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| Unknown-060 |
I need to find a safe humane medically supervised alcohol detox that specializes in geriatric patients.I'm also weighing the pros ... [more] |
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An advocate that specializes in geriatric addiction/detox or knows of the Doctors that are leaders in the field of geriatric addiction/detox. ... [more] |
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| GA-059 |
Patient in hospital - would like an advocate to oversee care and be liason between patients family & medical staff... [more] |
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| GA-057 |
I have several issues but the most important one right now is
I need a pic in my shoulder to get rid of 3 bacteria. My doctor wants ... [more] |
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I need assistance in talking the doctors into giving something that will take the infection away for good. I've had gentamycin and ... [more] |
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| BC-055 |
Misdiagnosis resulting in near death occurred to patient.
Hospital discharge process was seriously flawed and placed patient care ... [more] |
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Seek consultant who has institutional/hospital knowledge that can guide and inform complaint process.
Seek counsel who can provide ... [more] |
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| ME-054 |
I want to know if it is a patient's right to have an advocate 24/7 while in any general hospital and if that person can be the spouse.... [more] |
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please tell me the legal basis if this is fact. ... [more] |
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| WI-053 |
I HAVE HAD 4 KNEE SURGERYS ON MY LEFT KNEE, ALL HAVE HAD MISTAKES MADE BY 4 DIFFERENT DOCTORS. 1ST FRACTURED BOTH MY TIBIAS AND ON ... [more] |
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WHEN AT MAYOS 13 MONTHS AFTER MY SURGERY, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM ORTHO DEPT, SAYING BECAUSE OF THE NEED FOR ANOTHER SURGERY THEY ... [more] |
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| BC-052 |
i AM IN NEED OF A advocate to speck to ASAP.I ma having a issue with the College of Physician in which even my Dr is not impressed... [more] |
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I am not sure through their experiences I am hopping the can help me through this ordeal.... [more] |
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| OH-051 |
Patient is my sister who in Nursing Home. I want to hire an advocate who can be a full or part time companion to give my sister personal ... [more] |
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| NJ-050 |
My right to have someone of my choice attend exams and procedures and to remain with me while they are being performed. What do you ... [more] |
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Helping me deal with this problem either personally or with an advocate either medical or legal or both. What are my rights. Can ... [more] |
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| IL-047 |
perforated appendix/perforated cecum/ceacum.Trauma causation or not?... [more] |
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Right Hemicolectomy surgical procedure.Causation/Trauma diagnosis-Need help!!!... [more] |
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| NY-041 |
I am trying to find a Patient Advocate for my mom in Syracuse NY. ... [more] |
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The primary purpose would be to accompany her to doctor appointments in order to ensure the doctor understands her concerns, and she ... [more] |
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| CO-031 |
I am 52, 100% Disabled, on Medcare/Medicaid, obtain SSDI which supports me & husband who is also disabled but am unable to lead him ... [more] |
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We need help getting SSI for my husband.
(NOTE - this patient did not provide any contact information - if you are the patient ... [more] |
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| NC-029 |
Jay was told he had a mass in his kidney & also a shadow in his lung. We are not sure what the test results will tell us but he is ... [more] |
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We need help understanding options.... [more] |
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| NY-027 |
Tri-mal fracture w/dislocation left ankle 8/6/08. Still struggling to get to the bottom of the source of my soft tissue pain. Doctors ... [more] |
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Ideally, I would like to find someone who would come to appointments with me to assist in the communication process. I live in Syracuse, ... [more] |
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| NJ-022 |
Relative is a patient. ... [more] |
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Need someone to attend meetings and monitor all medical activities for this patient providing info and advice to the family. Looking ... [more] |
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| NJ-020 |
Docs refuse to do their job..been out of work for a year00can't apply fro disability because of idiot docs.they just walk out on me..in ... [more] |
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need someone to go with me to force docs to do their job... [more] |
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| WA-019 |
I am receiving inadequate care from my Primary Care Dr.
I am desperate for a new. His anger at my requests for change
scares me ... [more] |
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| NH-009 |
experience with neuropathic ulcers(not diabetic related) where treatment was delayed and only found after pt complained of excruciating ... [more] |
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| Assigned Requests |
| VA-120 |
My mother has been in acute pain for the last 10 years, lives in Florida and is very isolated, she recently tried to commit suicide ... [more] |
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Need to get her help to get her strong enough to travel and get the real scoop on both her medical andphysical conditions... [more] |
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| WA-119 |
my daughter in spokane, WA has severe gastro-paresis, always nauseated and vomiting, lots of abdonminal pain... [more] |
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since she is young doctors judge her as either crazy or seeking pain meds. she has been so sick for 4 years and about to give up. ... [more] |
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| WA-069 |
undiagnosed debilitating pain on a muscular/skeletal/nerve level... [more] |
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helping me make and keep doctor's appointments, navigate SSI process, nudging doctors to persist in finding a diagnosis... [more] |
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| CO-065 |
I was wondering what legal precedent exists, if any, for cases involving a patient wrongly accused of "doctor shopping" or some sort ... [more] |
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Legal ssistance if an option. Also, I need to speak with another doctor in my area who will work with me on a similar medication and/or ... [more] |
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| Unknown-063 |
My dentist referred me to a out of network surgical dentist, the surgical dentist office did not notify they do not accept my insurance.... [more] |
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what do I do in this situation, the surgical office is telling me they will not accept my insurance, even though my insurance will cover?... [more] |
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| FL-062 |
Assistance is reviewing medical data & seeking best malpractice attorney for my needs... [more] |
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become familiar with 5 year hx of multiple misdiagnoses, hippa violations, Rx errors, current disorders (due to wrong meds) of reactive ... [more] |
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| KS-058 |
My Dad has been diagnosed with leukemia. He's in KS. I'm in CA. My mom is in shock. I want to know if he's getting the proper ... [more] |
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Perhaps someone familiar with leukemia can review all the test data, ask for more info if necessary, and offer an opinion.... [more] |
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| FL-056 |
My friend Susan reached the coverage gap with Medicare D. She needs help right away obtaining Plavix and cardizem la til January. ... [more] |
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Susan needs someone who knows of resources where she can get free or low cost drugs for the rest of the year and someone who can assist ... [more] |
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| CA-049 |
The above patient has passed. The issue is very sensitive. Her daughter is also a well qualified nurse. However, her daughter has ... [more] |
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I am not sure what direction to take. Privacy issues and understanding of mom's situation were compromised. It is an ethics and possible ... [more] |
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| FL-046 |
I called Non-profit Patient Assistance for a week. So busy, councilor makes one attempt and since we were on the phone she gave up. ... [more] |
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Medicaid denied. Help with appeal? Biopsy results this week or next then should have Dr letter for SSDI. We spent bill and food ... [more] |
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| IN-044 |
I moved to California three years ago. I have a mother in Northern Indiana (Munster) and in the last few days there is a significant ... [more] |
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We need someone who can step in to advise us because we are out of town.... [more] |
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| IL-039 |
Do you know of a medical advocate in the State of Illinois?... [more] |
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I need to know my rights as a patient.... [more] |
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| WA-021 |
travel ins. co. csa denies claim
for cancelation due to vertigo attack.dr.explained treatment bot ins. co. is not honoring it.... [more] |
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need help with fighting insurance company... [more] |
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| MI-013 |
Bipolar. Might need billing help. Might need plan if become sicker ... [more] |
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| Completed Requests (these folks have been helped) |
| MN-126 |
my child has an autism dc... [more] |
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support... [more] |
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| LA-124 |
I need legal access to medical records that by law I am entitled within 10 days. It has been past 10 days and all I can say is that ... [more] |
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I don't know, I thought someone could remind them that they cannot legally twist that law to fit their needs, that they have 10 days ... [more] |
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| PA-106 |
I need help dealing with the retirement community where my mother lives, as she ages and progresses through the independent living/assisted ... [more] |
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Participate with me in meetings with health care providers and help find solutions... [more] |
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| SC-104 |
Mother has chronic conditions requiring medical supervision/oversight. Father is 89 yo and not able to be effective medical advocate. ... [more] |
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Need RN eyes/ears on the ground periodically to check on them and provide medical advocacy with MDs, hospital, and nursing home during ... [more] |
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