diabetic coma

I would like to find out how to transfer my husband from a burn center to a medical hospital, but the doctors are not cooperating or listening to my wishes.  What are my legal options?

[JDRF-Team-JW]

Hello and thank your for visiting our forum.  I would love to be able to help you with your situation, but it is well beyond me.  I have asked some people a little more knowledgeable to assist you.  I will keep checking until we can get you some sound advice.

[JDRF-Team-LRS]

Hello,
As you may know, none of us here is a physician.  We are also not lawyers, and laws vary by state and country so it would be best to check in with a lawyer in your area for legal guidance.  The best I can offer are suggestions based on my very limited experience.

Hospitals (but I'm not sure about burn centers) usually have an office/individual called an "ombudsman" whose role it is to help investigate complaints and to help achieve an equitable outcome.  Perhaps the burn center has an ombudsman; if so, you can report your complaint to that person and expect that person to follow up.

From the little information you provided, it sounds as tho' your hubby is in rather serious condition ... If I understand right, he has both severe burns and is also in a coma?  This must be a very difficult time for you.

If you are not satisfied with the quality of his medical care, ask for a second opinion.  For example, if you believe that his burns are being treated properly but that his diabetes is not, then ask his endocrinologist for guidance.

[JDRF-Team-JW]

Thanks LRS.