forced to do surgical procedure

[intellec]

1171 Wrote:depending on the type of force used you may be able to file a criminal complaint. Is it blackmail or the threat of violence being used to obtain your cooperation?
don't confuse having to make a difficult choice with the lack of choice or options. when you have alternatives you are not being forced and you are allowing a figure of speech to control your thinking.
you always have an option of closing your claim, dropping workers comp, and handling your situation thru other means.
in many states comp benefits are not guarenteed for life so there is a statutory end to every case. That's the law and it's not something you can avoid even by choosing what you consider a risky surgery.
Since comp pays people for being sick and disabled there are always some who see an opportunity or advantage in prolonging their condition for as long as possible.
sounds like you are considering it.

so yes the comp system is likely to end your benefits sooner when there are no more viable treatment options.
you are not forced and you can't duck the responsibility by calling it "forced".
the choice for surgery is yours as are the consequences.
choose well.

[intellec]

no not my idea to fix dropfoot first, primary doctor's, i am not trying to prolong injury, i am the loser , no benefit to me to prolong injury, i have lost alot financially that workman comp benefits cannot replace. also have acl,lcl tears not repaired yet.nerve damage,acl,lcl tears all happened at same time.i just wanted some help with decisions.yes, attorney some help with laws, but can't hurt to get advice for free!.i understand that i am responsible for decision to do surgery,but does the insurance company weigh the pros & cons of a procedure also, when does that happen. thanks again for replies

[intellec]

does the insurance company weigh the pros & cons of a surgical procedure also, or does it just take advice of 1 doctor, or is it my responsibility to get another doctor's opinion ?

[1171]

if you want a second opinion it's up to you to request it.

[Lilly]

I would certainly get a second, if not third or fourth opinions, if your outcome is "iffy"

Good Luck, Lilly

[Cycler]

I imagine that if a surgical procedure is recommended and the patient declines then there is no non-surgical alternative and the medical issue would be rightly determined to have reached it's maximum amount of improvement. If you were still receiving temporary benefits those would stop as the condition can no longer said to be temporary. It's is now likely permanent without the surgery. surgery.

Many payors decline certain types of surgeries for various conditions but tib. tendon transfer is the standard of care so i can't imagine a payor would balk at the request since the outcomes are actually very favorable. You have not referenced where your information on poor outcome is sourced but most reports show resolution of the foot drop enough to achieve a more normal gait pattern.

You are always entitle to a second opinion consultation so maybe go that route ?

[intellec]

don't know yet if i am a good candidate yet for tendon transfer. will be assesed by doctor, that is why i am worried about outcome.

[Cycler]

Have you researched it yourself then ?

[intellec]

i have severe muscle atrophy in injured leg,tendons which will be used in transfer may not be suitable for use. i have to be assed by foot & ankle doctor. i have viewed some links like web md, & emedicine, for some information. but i think i will wind up doing whatever is recommended. thanks again for replies

[buildergirl1973]

my situation was not the same but i ended up having a ligament graft, mine was from a cadaver it was successful and my ankle is now stable.