Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

I have been visiting a clinic in my area since 6/2/10. Since then I have been feeling sick on and off with about four ER visits. Last year I was informed that my white blood cell count was high but nothing was done or requested by the Dr. I always felt like I was being rushed out, not one was I checked physically by the Doctor. I only had blood pressure and heart rte checks by the Nurse. I recently made an appointment and was seen on 4/30/12. I asked the Doctor about blood work done in 10/2011. He just told me that my liver enzymes were elevated and he was going to run additional tests, no explanation of the test. I asked him why I was not informed and he just said the test was done before. Confusing response I thought to myself. I received a letter on the 12th of May 2012 stating that my results were abnormal. I then ended up in the ER for severe pain on my right side the day before my follow up appointment which I scheduled. I then was told it was a kidney stone on my left side which was seen in a catscan. I wan not satisfied because I had a stone before and am aware of the pain, this pain was different. I was discharged with pain medication and given a referral to the Urologist. On 5/14/12 I attended the appointment with my Doctor. The Doctor asked me why I was there and I began explaining about my trip to the ER. the whole time the Doctor as typing in his computer as I explained to him that I believed that the ER made a mistake. He just gave me a referral to Urology and asked me to wait outside for the referral. I then told him that I was sent a letter about my labs being abnormal and he then sat down to check them. That is when he told me that he believes I have been exposed to Hepatitis C. I tried asking him questions and he stated that he did not know and did not want to misinform me. I was told with no compassion and no explanation or even a little bit of information. He just gave me another referral to gastroenterology and told me that the Specialist would answer my questions. I saw the Specialist on 5/16/12 who happened to be very helpful and even suggested that I find a new Doctor. I then went back to request all my blood work and have found that my labs have been abnormal since 6/2/10. Not only were my enzymes and white blood count high. I found that my lymphocytes, monocytes, protein and globulin were high. In addition my bilirubin is low. I was never informed and feel like I have been neglected. I would appreciate any feedback from someone.

Thank you,

Ms. Rivera

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