I Signed A Medical Consent Form. Can I Still Sue?

I Signed A Medical Consent Form. Can I Still Sue?
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79. A scrub nurse is assisting an emergency Cesarian section on a 39-year-old laundry woman. Before closing the peritoneum, the surgeon asks, “How old is the client?” Holding the fallopian tube, the surgeon asks for a hemostat. The scrub nurse sensing that the surgeon is about to ligate the tube said, “Doctor there is no signed consent for tubal ligation.” The nurse just demonstrated which of the following?

Description : 79. A scrub nurse is assisting an emergency Cesarian section on a 39-year-old laundry woman. Before closing the peritoneum, the surgeon asks, How old is the client? Holding the fallopian ... there is no signed consent for tubal ligation. The nurse just demonstrated which of the following?

Last Answer : C. Advocacy

What is informed consent in a clinical trial? a) The subjects do not know which study treatment they receive b) Patients injected with placebo and active doses c) Fake treatment d) Signed document of the recruited patient for the clinical trial procedures

Description : What is informed consent in a clinical trial? a) The subjects do not know which study treatment they receive b) Patients injected with placebo and active doses c) Fake treatment d) Signed document of the recruited patient for the clinical trial procedures

Last Answer : d) Signed document of the recruited patient for the clinical trial procedures 

Can we sue for medical malpractice (long details inside)

Description : Can we sue for medical malpractice (long details inside)

Last Answer : answer:Contact a lawyer. This is inexcusable. Usually a lawyer will take the case and charge you nothing, he just gets a portion of what you are awarded or what is settled for. I think the ... but there must be some sort of recourse for people who are truly damaged by a doctor's incompetence.

why can't i sue a psychiatric clinic for medical malpractice ?

Description : why can't i sue a psychiatric clinic for medical malpractice ?

Last Answer : Usually, if you are not following there regimen then they can refuse to treat you. You most likely don't have a claim for medical malpractice if you did not follow there treatment recommendations.

How to Determine if You Can Sue for Medical Malpractice?

Description : How to Determine if You Can Sue for Medical Malpractice?

Last Answer : The field of medicine is a very complicated one to enter. Anyonethat does so knows they enter that field with a high amount ofrisk. Lives are entrusted to you, and you know that even a ... on what's involved with a medical malpractice case.There are some very specific things that lead to me

For the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) of an adult woman in sound health, whose consent is mandatory among the following? (a) Only the woman concerned (b) The woman and the father of the unborn (c) The woman, her parents and the father of the unborn (d) The woman and her in-laws

Description : For the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) of an adult woman in sound health, whose consent is mandatory among the following? (a) Only the woman concerned (b) The woman and the father of the unborn (c) The woman, her parents and the father of the unborn (d) The woman and her in-laws  

Last Answer : (a) Only the woman concerned 

The most controversial way of communicating doctor’s orders is by phone. It becomes valid and legal only when A. Countersigned by the receiving RN B. Signed by the physician who gave the order C. Signed by the resident physician on duty D. Countersigned by the medical doctor

Description : The most controversial way of communicating doctor’s orders is by phone. It becomes valid and legal only when A. Countersigned by the receiving RN B. Signed by the physician who gave the order C. Signed by the resident physician on duty D. Countersigned by the medical doctor

Last Answer : B. Encourage the client to discuss feelings/pain or discomfort openly

Can pre-employment drug screen still happen even with no notification/consent/policy of it?

Description : Can pre-employment drug screen still happen even with no notification/consent/policy of it?

Last Answer : It can. But. It’s more likely that they would test you either after first hire, or after some sort of accident/injury. Most applications have a statement about drug tests. It’s typically worded so that they can test an employee at any time.

if a person passes and doesn't own any property, do you still have to go to probate court. also, if they owned property and signed it over to a relative, is there a time frame before you die this this should take place?

Description : if a person passes and doesn't own any property, do you still have to go to probate court. also, if they owned property and signed it over to a relative, is there a time frame before you die this this should take place?

Last Answer : If there are any assets and debts, the estate will be probated. The assets do not have to include real property. If the individual deeded the property to another prior to his passing, the property belongs to the deed hold.

What do you do if you have filed and signed your separation papers, but your parents still allows your ex spouse to still stay?

Description : What do you do if you have filed and signed your separation papers, but your parents still allows your ex spouse to still stay?

Last Answer : Well the easiest thing to do is sit down with your parents and ex spouse and discuss and see what would be the best arrangement for all of you. If it were myself and I felt uncomfortable, I would probably ... but suck it up and live with the situation since you don't own the home you are living in.

Help me word a consent form?

Description : Help me word a consent form?

Last Answer : Just keep it short and to the point, while making sure you meet all the requirements. Honestly, what you have so far sounds good to me. If he needs to mention why he can’t be there, just add that in. Your draft doesn’t sound weird or dumb to me.

Can the DCF or police talk to a minor without the parent's consent or knowledge?

Description : Can the DCF or police talk to a minor without the parent's consent or knowledge?

Last Answer : I would think they can but you might want to consult a lawyer about it.

If you could sue every one who hurt you and them the same to you would you make a profit?

Description : If you could sue every one who hurt you and them the same to you would you make a profit?

Last Answer : I would be so very dirty, rotten, filthy, stinking rich.

If a woman in Texas can't get an abortion under the Govenors law, can she sue him for prenatal care if she isn't insured?

Description : If a woman in Texas can't get an abortion under the Govenors law, can she sue him for prenatal care if she isn't insured?

Last Answer : Ha! Why not? In terms of simple human fairness it's what Abbot and the rest of his Fetus Police deserve. But the reality is that any governor or legislature can escape the kind of ... soveriegn immunity doctrine. It's a long held precedent that all courts recogize and are reluctant to overturn.

Could one sue a health care provider or clinic for misdiagnosis?

Description : Could one sue a health care provider or clinic for misdiagnosis?

Last Answer : I doubt a case would get very far. For one thing, she was warned about the possible side effects from taking penicillin. Secondly, the new provider telling her she didn't have otitis media ... prove that the penicillin worked. It's pretty difficult to win a medical negligence or malpractice case.

Can the Clintons sue the United States Government when Trump floats accusations of murder?

Description : Can the Clintons sue the United States Government when Trump floats accusations of murder?

Last Answer : Perhaps fortunately, it would be next to impossible to seat a jury with the majority unconvinced of the derangement of the defendant.

Should we be able to sue celebrities who give us bad advice?

Description : Should we be able to sue celebrities who give us bad advice?

Last Answer : Sure, you can sue anyone for anything, no matter how ridiculous. You won’t win. In this case, you won’t even get to first base.

Can one give deposit money to any bank account without consent?

Description : Can one give deposit money to any bank account without consent?

Last Answer : Yes, if you have the account number, you can make a deposit.

Scam apps ask to cancel my case in paypal if not they will sue?

Description : Scam apps ask to cancel my case in paypal if not they will sue?

Last Answer : Ooopm seems to be a scam. The reviews on Google Playstore and in particular the replies from the “company” make it clear. I wouldn’t give them any more money. Good luck with getting your money back but they can’t sue you for trying.

If you give a friend $$ to fix their car, but they use it for something else, would you sue?

Description : If you give a friend $$ to fix their car, but they use it for something else, would you sue?

Last Answer : For 300? No. A lawyer takes that kind of money by the hour. Plus court costs and whatnot. And at the end, the guy will not be able to pay, anyway, seeing that he had to beg for “car maintenance money”.

What do I need in order to sue someone?

Description : What do I need in order to sue someone?

Last Answer : You can sue “John Does” but you need at least one known entity as a respondent. Otherwise, there is no point in a suit.

Do we say "D is for Dead"? Or "G is for Gone"? Shall we say good-bye to Sue Grafton?

Description : Do we say "D is for Dead"? Or "G is for Gone"? Shall we say good-bye to Sue Grafton?

Last Answer : “The alphabet now ends with Y”. Sad day.

Would you like to be able to sue your childhood bully?

Description : Would you like to be able to sue your childhood bully?

Last Answer : I was bullied, yes. But now I’m an engineer and she’s a cashier so ¯\(ツ)/¯ I feel no need to go after her money.

What are the chances that Apple are going to sue this company?

Description : What are the chances that Apple are going to sue this company?

Last Answer : answer:Probably a pretty good chance of a lawsuit.. Apple’s terms of service on OSX are pretty tight, and they have sued other companies in the past for doing much the same thing. life is tough when you are a monopoly. You have to smash competition rather than improving your product.

Can Daniel Cormier sue Jon Jones?

Description : Can Daniel Cormier sue Jon Jones?

Last Answer : The answer is of course he can sue. The REAL question is whether there will be anything left to collect. The numbers of people and enterprises with claims resulting from the cancellation is ... Then there's the all but impossible burden of proving Jones actually guilty of willfully doping up.

Have you ever given part of someone's living space a makeover in their absence/without their consent?

Description : Have you ever given part of someone's living space a makeover in their absence/without their consent?

Last Answer : No, I haven’t. But it seems that it could cut really badly. You were lucky it went well.

If you found out that the sperm-donor father of your child was a mentally ill felon, would you sue?

Description : If you found out that the sperm-donor father of your child was a mentally ill felon, would you sue?

Last Answer : No . I would pay extra. WITH all the CRAP that he has been through , and he survived to be 39. I would congratulate him. It is nothing special getting a PH.D, and having an I.Q. of 160 isn' ... (hell I have an I.Q. of 165). Now living with disabilities and staying alive now that's something special.

To sue or not to sue?

Description : To sue or not to sue?

Last Answer : answer:Sue a few doctors probably. One hospital also. Try for some money, and to take some of their time, and cause them a little worry. Mostly, I'd hope they treat patients in the future better, but ... any remedy. I was pretty distraught for weeks having to sue. I really didn't want to do it.

Does Planned Parenthood get the mother's consent?

Description : Does Planned Parenthood get the mother's consent?

Last Answer : answer:@josie: “And if Planned Parenthood wants to make some money by selling baby parts to science” If you want some serious answers to this question, you may want to rephrase this part. You know that PP profits $0 from their reimbursements.

How does one get consent from someone with multiple personalities?

Description : How does one get consent from someone with multiple personalities?

Last Answer : Multiple consent, add it up and work out the average?

Can I sue my landlord?

Description : Can I sue my landlord?

Last Answer : answer:Have you sent him a registered letter notifying him of the problem. Verbal complaint complaint isn’t enough sometimes. But you need to go according to your city’s rental laws. There was a very similar question a few days ago. Look at @Judi’s answer.

Can I sue Fluther for draining the battery on my phone?

Description : Can I sue Fluther for draining the battery on my phone?

Last Answer : Aw, come now. Don’t shit where you Fluther. The modern world is litigious enough… And we’re all sort of squatting here anyway. I’m just glad that the Owners keep this site running. When your phone runs out of batteries, maybe it’s a sign that you should go outside and interact in the real world.

Grandma escaped hospital, can my family sue?

Description : Grandma escaped hospital, can my family sue?

Last Answer : I work at a hospital and it happens all the time. Patients go outside to smoke cigarettes, get high, drink. Why do you all want to sue? Was she hurt? It could be turned around on your family as you knew she was suffering Alzheimer’s, so why wasn’t a family member with her at all times?

A Market Sold my 2 Month Daughter EXPIRED FORMULA and now she's sick... CAN I SUE?

Description : A Market Sold my 2 Month Daughter EXPIRED FORMULA and now she's sick... CAN I SUE?

Last Answer : answer:What did the ER say? What was her diagnosis in the discharge paperwork? What treatments did they provide? What tests did they run? I doubt her illness could be definitively linked to the ... hospital visit, diagnoses, etc. Send a copy to the local health department and better business bureau.

Is it 'inappropriate' for a male to squeeze a female's arm without her consent while not engaging in a conversation?

Description : Is it 'inappropriate' for a male to squeeze a female's arm without her consent while not engaging in a conversation?

Last Answer : I can only speak for the workplace I recently left and for other large companies where I've worked previously: their HR departments counseled against it, to preclude misinterpretation. However, I've ... s or friend's arm when spontaneously moved to make a point or display non-sexual friendliness.

How did they manage to sue a school years later?

Description : How did they manage to sue a school years later?

Last Answer : answer:Here is one of many articles on the sexual abuse scandal at Horace Mann, a prestigious private day school in NYC. It surfaced 30 years after the fact. You have to examine each event case by case.

Should I sue my ex boyfriend?

Description : Should I sue my ex boyfriend?

Last Answer : answer:It's not necessarily about money but the fact that I sacrificed so much for him duing his hard times and the fact my family was there to help him out and for him to not even pay back at all ... that but I just feel like this is out of character and I never really knew him or he just changed.

Can I sue for malpractice for something that happened 10 years ago?

Description : Can I sue for malpractice for something that happened 10 years ago?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to Fluther. I wouldn't say you can't do that , but I also wouldn't say you can certainly do that. I expect that you can find a lawyer who would take the case on a ... of the event since at that age you were not considered competent to have such knowledge. Talk to an attorney.

If you are paid off the books, what can you do when you are given a week off without your consent, with no pay and only your days worked are being cut back.

Description : If you are paid off the books, what can you do when you are given a week off without your consent, with no pay and only your days worked are being cut back.

Last Answer : answer:I'm not sure what you can do about it in your part of the world, but where I am your only option would be to quit. I assume by off the books you mean no taxes, no contract etc. If ... sounds like your days there are numbered anyway, so take a couple days off and use them to find a new job.

Can I sue my boss?

Description : Can I sue my boss?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to Fluther! May I ask a couple of questions first? What country do you reside in? This will help us help you. Was there any type of written agreement when you took on the new position? ... you in the right direction, but the best bet is to seek guidance of legal council in your area.

Cannibalism with consent; an offence?

Description : Cannibalism with consent; an offence?

Last Answer : This is weird, but yeah with consent I don’t see why not :) I bet we taste likeh chickehn!

Is consent needed when traveling with baby across US states?

Description : Is consent needed when traveling with baby across US states?

Last Answer : One of my daughters wanted to move to another State with my grandson when he was born. If he found out you left, he could start proceedings to demand you come back with the baby, but for just a visit, I think you’ll be ok.

Do you agree with this father's decision to sue Facebook? (Details inside)

Description : Do you agree with this father's decision to sue Facebook? (Details inside)

Last Answer : I believe he does not. I believe it is the parent’s responsibility to educate their children about proper safety and computer usage. The ‘threat of pedophiles’, so to speak, is rather everywhere and most molesters and abusers aren’t strangers that find pics on FB but are in the kids’ lives already.

Can a teen girl sue her parents for being locked out of the house if she is attacked because of it?

Description : Can a teen girl sue her parents for being locked out of the house if she is attacked because of it?

Last Answer : She could sue and s hurry would probably decide percentage of liability. They might find her 70% liable and her parents 30% and give her some award. You can sue anyone for anything, the question is, will the jury will decide if the suit has mertit, and that all depends on the jury you get.

Where can I find the Sue Sylvester mixer bottle from Glee?

Description : Where can I find the Sue Sylvester mixer bottle from Glee?

Last Answer : Is it this one?

Should I sue the debt collectors or file for bankruptcy?

Description : Should I sue the debt collectors or file for bankruptcy?

Last Answer : For every count of harassment, you can get between $500-$5000 depending on the state. It really is as simple as recording them and filing a lawsuit. There was a news story recently about a guy whose ... purposely get harassed by debt collectors so he could sue them. He was pulling in over 100k/yr.

If I have a problem with a company I dealt with on the internet, where do I sue them?

Description : If I have a problem with a company I dealt with on the internet, where do I sue them?

Last Answer : answer:@MarthaStewart The truth is you will need to find out where the bad guys/gals are physically located, and take them to court in that jurisdiction. You may want to check what you agreed to on the internet transaction. You may only be able to go to mediation.

Should they enact some severe legal penalties for posting video or pictures of people without their consent?

Description : Should they enact some severe legal penalties for posting video or pictures of people without their consent?

Last Answer : Ravi, of Plainsboro, and Wei, of Princeton, each could face up to five years in prison if convicted on the invasion of privacy charge.

Maybe this isn't really a question, mod me, sue me, I don't care. Just asking, does anyone else want to celebrate that the first of the trapped Chilean miners has been rescued?

Description : Maybe this isn't really a question, mod me, sue me, I don't care. Just asking, does anyone else want to celebrate that the first of the trapped Chilean miners has been rescued?

Last Answer : I have lost 2 customers I came to know to mine accidents and this rescue of the Chilean miners is short of overwhelming! Good for them….good for their families!!