Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Texas

I work in a dental office which is part of a medical clinic. I was told I had to have a TB skin test, which was administered by a nurse. When they (the nurses and doctor there) checked it, there was a reaction on the site. The doctor prescribed a chest xray at the hospital, and I was sent there that day. It all came back as clear. A nurse said it may be that I I was allergic to the TB skin test, and may have that sort of a reaction the next time. Now they want me to fill out info for them so they can make me a chart for the office. My question is- was itr legal for the doctor at the clinic to send me to the hospital for a chest xray, when I have never been a patient there, much less filled out any health history or release of info.

Asked on 6/29/10, 10:35 am

Jason Kipness Kipness Law Firm

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You are in charge of your health and medical care.

It is not unreasonable for them to be proactive when your test caused a reaction.

If you have concerns about your health, go see your internist/family doctor.

If you do not want to fill out the information for the chart, I would look for a job somewhere else.

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Answered on 6/29/10, 1:44 pm

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