How Lawyers Can Help You File a Healthcare Complaint
Arizona state and federal laws put certain protections in place for patients who have been wrongfully treated by their doctors, nurses or other healthcare providers. These laws give also patients to file a complaint or to sue if harm was done when a HMO denied a certain benefit.
If you've been wronged by an Arizona healthcare provider, you deserve the right to a fair and efficient process for solving the problems created by your health plan, healthcare provider or hospital.
Patients' Right to File a Complaint
There are several ways to report hospital negligence:
- File a grievance with your healthcare provider or hospital
- File a grievance with your health insurer
- File a complaint with an Arizona state licensing board
- File an appeal with the United States government
- File a lawsuit in an Arizona court
The State of Arizona keeps track of doctors who act negligently. You can exercise your patient's right to file a complaint about doctor negligence by consulting with Arizona state agencies or the federal government. Each organization has different requirements for reporting. Please see our resource links for help getting started.
Your complaint should generally be in writing. It should be as specific as possible, indicating what happened and when and where it occurred. You should make sure to include all important details. Taking down the complete name and licensing number of your healthcare provider can be very helpful, if possible. The names of witnesses should be provided. So should your contact information.
Protecting a Patient's Right to File a Complaint
Although it is possible to report hospital negligence on your own, the best and most effective way is to seek the help of an experienced attorney. At Harris Powers & Cunningham, we have 25 years of experience. Our medical malpractice lawyers can help you understand a patient's right to file a complaint or appeal — guiding you through the system to make sure your rights are protected.
If you are considering filing a legal complaint or appeal about medial misconduct, contact Harris Powers & Cunningham by calling 602.271.9344. Located in Phoenix, we are recognized as one of the premier medical malpractice law firms in Arizona. We offer free initial consultations.
