Difference between revisions of "Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)"
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#Speak to a lawyer for advice about suing the doctor (i.e., medical malpractice) | #Speak to a lawyer for advice about suing the doctor (i.e., medical malpractice) | ||
'''NOTE:''' Even if you file a complaint with the College, you are still able to take steps 3, 4, or both. There is no specific time frame in which to file a complaint; however, the sooner it is filed, the easier it will be to investigate. To file a complaint, there are three steps: | '''NOTE:''' Even if you file a complaint with the College, you are still able to take steps 3, 4, or both. | ||
There is no specific time frame in which to file a complaint; however, the sooner it is filed, the easier it will be to investigate. | |||
To file a complaint, there are three steps: | |||
#Complete and submit a Complaint Form (found on the College’s website). | #Complete and submit a Complaint Form (found on the College’s website). | ||
#Make the complaint in writing; include your name, address, telephone number, the name and address of the doctor, the facts of the incident, and permission to send a copy of the complaint to your doctor. | #Make the complaint in writing; include your name, address, telephone number, the name and address of the doctor, the facts of the incident, and permission to send a copy of the complaint to your doctor. | ||
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{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= June 13, 2019}} | |||
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