How to Register Medical Complaints
Receiving proper medical care should not be considered a privilege, it is a right. If you have suffered at the hands of a physician who mistreated you, significantly misdiagnosed a condition or caused harm in another way, you should have the right to register a complaint. If you have a problem with a doctor and want to register a complaint, you may want to consider one of your options. Each state maintains rules regarding the conduct of doctors in a specific state, so it is important to know more about filing grievances by contacting the state board of medicine. However, some simple steps can normally help you in the complaint registration process.
Instructions
Request required complaint forms from the medical board in the state in which you were provided care and where the physician is registered. The medical board may send you documentation via mail or advise you to print the documentation off the state medical board website.
Begin by printing your full legal name and address of the physician that you want to complain about.
State what your complaint is based on the chronological order of events and details. Include the dates of your treatment and the reason for your treatment. Make sure you discuss why you believe you received a substandard of medical care. If you do not complete your description of a complaint and attach additional sheets as needed and take the time to review the complaint form and attachments to make sure they are pertinent to your medical complaint.
Sign and date your complaint form. Make sure that the date is accurate and that you signed the documentation in all of the necessary areas. If the forms do not include your signature, the state may not process your application or may send it back to you for completion, which will further delay your request for a review of your physician.
Complete the medical release form and your consumer complaint, including the patient's name and date of birth, name and address of the physician, and other providers that you have seen regarding your complaint. Sign and date the authorization form to release your information.
Return the documentation and completed forms to the address for the medical board in your state. You may want to use a signature required mailing option to submit your complaint.