146. Wellness Law - Barbara Zabawa

Wellness Law - Barbara Zabawa
CHAT
20:03:55 From Linda Anderson : also, Free America Law Center, Robert Barnes, et al
20:05:26 From Dragon3 : Can she address the hospital kill box? Meaning patients rights regarding remdesivir and other covid protocols.
20:06:14 From Dr. Tom Lewis : Dragon3 - remind me at the end
20:07:08 From Steve : Replying to "Can she address the ..."

It's imperative to have an patient advocate ready to intercede if one is going to a hospital.
20:11:36 From Martha : https://wellnesslaw.com – Barbara Zabawa, Founder and President, Center for Health & Wellness Law
20:14:00 From Frank : THE MEDICAL BOARD OF CA TOOK THE MEDICAL LICENSE OF DOCTORS ACCUSING THEM OF DISINFORMATION. DO YOU REPRESENT THESE DOCTORS?
20:16:38 From Martha : Wellness Practitioners obviously cannot prescribe medications, right?
20:18:15 From Martha : What is a certified wellness practitioner?
The National Wellness Institute's Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) designation symbolizes an individual's strong academic preparation, professional competency in wellness programming, and commitment to continuing education, scholarship, and professional development.
20:18:53 From Dragon3 : What about a Professional Wellness Alliance license?
20:19:18 From Martha : Can you practice as a licensed Medical Doctor for patients in several states (in which you are licensed) but then practice as a Wellness Practitioner for patients in other states (where you are not licensed)?
20:23:48 From Frank : CAN A PATIENT SIGN THEMSELVES OUT OF A HOSPITAL?
20:25:37 From Frank : CAN A PATIENT IN A HOPPITAL, REFUSE THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT?
20:28:48 From Donna Champagne OKeefe : Reacted to "Can she address the ..." with ❤️
20:31:04 From Frank : PAATIENT ADVOCATE? WHO/WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE?
20:31:53 From WG : Is this what some people refer to as a "travelling doc /nurse"? ...... going to be there for a 13 week rotation?
20:32:49 From Steve : Replying to "CAN A PATIENT IN A H..."

One must be cautious signing the documents when being admitted as one's rights are severely compromised via the items listed in the forms.
Another issue is when a person is anesthetized the surgeons will perform extra procedures, as well as inject the person with questionable substances.
20:33:53 From Frank : ANY CHANCE FOR A RETIRED MEDIACAL DOCTOR TO PRACTICE ON A LIMITED BASIS, (LIKE 4 DAYS A MONTH), WITHOUT PAYING THE HIGH MALPRACTICE INSURANCE?
20:35:10 From Dr. Tom Lewis : Center for connected health policy - Telehealth laws
20:35:52 From Martha : Replying to "Center for connected..."

https://www.cchpca.org/how-we-work/
20:37:26 From Martha To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : Thank you, Dr. Tom, for asking her that!
20:39:30 From Dr. Tom Lewis To Martha(privately) : You are welcome - I try to look out for my brain-mate! Whatever that means…
20:39:43 From Martha To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : LOL!! Thank you!! 🙂
20:40:05 From Maura : Replying to "PAATIENT ADVOCATE? …"
Only familiar with social workers in that role - Typically managed through social work department if in hospitals - bigger ones hire designated patient advocates
20:40:09 From Dragon3 : Graith Care is a patient advocacy
20:41:06 From Dragon3 : https://www.graithcare.com/
20:42:40 From Martha : But “mental patients” can be forced to stay...
20:43:46 From Louise Vogel : Before surgery, can a patient insist on getting the documents they must sign printed out so they can be read before signing (as opposed to the little digital signature thing they provide).
20:46:02 From Louise Vogel : I am dealing with a system where dr access is via patient portal, but to use the patient portal one must agree to allow the system (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) to track all your social media, attach your name to it, and sell or provide it to any 3rd party they wish for any reason they wish.
20:46:46 From Steve : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

Yikes!, there must be a way to opt out
20:47:20 From Louise Vogel : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

For foot surgery.
20:47:31 From Louise Vogel : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

You can opt not to use the patient portal.
20:47:32 From Steve : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

Give them the boot :*)
20:47:58 From Louise Vogel : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

I was so stunned I printed it out.
20:48:55 From Louise Vogel : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

Hardly anyone reads the “Agree” button when they sign up for the portal.
20:49:14 From Steve : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

Yes, we're all guilty of that
20:50:46 From Steve : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

Cal is not as bad as NY wrt testing and telehealth
20:54:22 From Barbara Zabawa : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

bzabawa@wellesslaw.com
20:54:39 From Barbara Zabawa : Replying to "I am dealing with a ..."

www.wellnesslaw.com
20:55:55 From Joel B Peterson : Make Americans Free Again! MAFA
20:56:24 From Maura : Reacted to "Make Americans Free …" with 🙏
20:56:45 From Jeffrey : https://www.protocolkills.com
20:57:03 From Jeffrey : Good website to obtain freedom in the hosptial
20:57:06 From Louise Vogel : This is fascinating. We definitely need new business structures in the medical marketplace.
20:57:19 From Joel B Peterson : https://makeamericansfreeagain.com
21:03:18 From Joel B Peterson : Reacted to "Give them the boot :..." with ❤️