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#'''Talk to the doctor''' about the problem to see if you can work it out. If talking doesn’t work, or if the problem is too serious, consider the next 3 options. | #'''Talk to the doctor''' about the problem to see if you can work it out. If talking doesn’t work, or if the problem is too serious, consider the next 3 options. | ||
#'''Complain to the College | #'''Complain to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC'''. Under the ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96183_01 Health Professions Act]'', the College licenses all BC doctors, enforces standards for them, and handles complaints against them. Even if you complain to the College, you can still take the other actions described in items 3 and 4 below. In fact, if a doctor has harmed you and you want compensation, you have to sue (item 4) because the College cannot get money for you—only a court can do that. | ||
#'''Consult a lawyer or the police''' if you think the doctor has broken a criminal law. | #'''Consult a lawyer or the police''' if you think the doctor has broken a criminal law. | ||
#'''Sue for medical malpractice'''—see a lawyer for advice about suing the doctor for damages—check script [[Medical Malpractice (Script 420)|420]], called “Medical Malpractice”. | #'''Sue for medical malpractice'''—see a lawyer for advice about suing the doctor for damages—check script [[Medical Malpractice (Script 420)|420]], called “Medical Malpractice”. | ||
