[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Tobra

What are your damages? I would say you don't have any. The only attorney you could get to take that case will be a very shady operator.

I would write a letter to the hospital regarding the callus treatment by the NP in the ER, unprofessional and not acceptable anywhere I have ever been on staff. Perhaps ask for a portion of the bill to be forgiven, no way do they agree to forgive it all, no justification for that. If the NP had said okay and done what you suggested and then there was a problem, that absolutely would be malpractice and actionable.

This. Had they removed your wife's appendix in error then you would have damages.

I understand that this is out of pocket, so it hurts much much more. But this is our sue happy society at it's worst. Typically hospitals will work with cash customers, I would explain your displeasure at your treatment and ask to negotiate a cash payment.

BTW, in a sad bit of irony, the insane cost of malpractice insurance due to frivolous lawsuits is a big part of the high medical costs that you will now have to pay............