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Originally Posted by dienstuhr
What exactly were the "non-needed exams" here? Your wife had a CT, it showed no indication of appendicitis, the surgeon agreed and diagnosed a cyst.
Why would they forgive the bill? Your wife had the test. The NP apparently believed the CT was necessary. You had a choice to get the CT or not. No-one should be surprised that the NP didn't defer to you (the patient's husband) in determining what tests are to be done.
What damages do you have? The cyst was diagnosed, there was no unnecessary surgery, I can't see damages here at all, sorry. I'm not a practising lawyer in your jurisdiction
But unless your wife had died or been permanently disabled because of a medical mistake it is generally not worthwhile to sue. The damages are just not there.
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Could not have said it better myself. I'm neither a medical professional or a lawyer but I have a basic understanding of damages. And luckily, you don't have any.
