If the request is denied, the patient may file a complaint with the health care provider or the federal government.

Of the cases reviewed, only 47 patients filed malpractice claims.

As of October, some 3,500 patients had filed a lawsuit involving that device.

If a patient is injured due to treatment waiting lists across Canada, the patient may now file a civil claim.

She has been helping doctors and patients file claims for more than 20 years.

In addition, the department said, patients may file civil suits to recover damages from people who improperly use or disclose their medical records.

As a result of such actions, the patients can officially file a case against the medical staff.

Although the state has closed the clinic and patients have filed lawsuits, there has been no criminal action against the doctors.

If there is still disagreement, the patient can file a complaint with the ethics committee of the therapist's professional association.

About 40 former patients in California have filed civil suits against the doctors and the university seeking monetary damages.