Comments on: You can’t sue a doctor for a medical bill

By: USAF MD '05

USAF MD '05 — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:46:00 +0000

I’m assuming the “mask like impression ” on the guy’s face was likely due to the extra-pyramidal side effects of the meds he was on, and he was experiencing Parkinson-like symptoms. Someone should explain to the lady that the guy had a well established side effect of the meds and likely needs new ones, or a lower dose of what he was on. No malpractice here, just bad luck. Steve

By: anonymous

anonymous — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:55:00 +0000

I think some details are missing from this account, but I would hope that anyone on two medications for seizures has a seizure disorder. It is not readily apparent that the original physician did anything wrong nor that the doctor was aware of the patient’s condition. My general thinking is PAY YOUR BILL and I hope interest and a late payment penalty was included. The original doctor will no doubt lose 50% of anything collected to the collection agency anyway. Anyone want to bet whether the second doctor’s bill has been paid?

By: rbrav

rbrav — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:28:00 +0000

I think they’re saying “malpractice” to the prior treatment (bad meds), not to the bill.

By: NoAcuteDistress

NoAcuteDistress — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:55:00 +0000

What do you expect? It’s New JERSEY fer cryin’ out loud!