Legal Question in Elder Law in California

Re: nursing homes negliance

There are number of things.

I might suggest, first, you report the problem to the Department of Health, Licensing and Certification Division.

Re: nursing homes negliance

if there is abuse, and it sounds like there may be, report it ASAP.

if you're trying to shift the costs of treatment, write them a letter and threaten legal action if they don't cover the costs.

Re: nursing homes negliance

In order to pursue any claim of medical negligence, you'll need to have a doctor willing to say that it is. Obviously, the attending doctor in the home is not likely to do so. You need to have family or friends get a doctor to come visit you for examination and opinion, or take you to one. You should also call one or more of these = Social Services - Adult Protective Services, Public Guardian, Public Health Services, Consumer Services, Senior Citizens Assistance, Calif Medical Board, etc. Feel free to contact me for more specific info and help if you wish.