I suspect this has a lot to do with file number systems.

In many countries that I have lived in, the initial number in any ID number is often used to indicate sex. Fraudsters often use this to create fake ID/Passports that create valid checksums by changing the initial number.

My guess is this is a database lookup error, or that they have automatically changed the number without notifying you, or the system is not yet built to deal with this.

Bureaucracy will always be a pain in the ass.

Jesus!

There's more bone than tooth.

I'm both infuriated and entertained. Sorry and thank you. And good luck.

If we are doing car analogies, I would say that Apple products are an automatic. You pay a premium for an auto transmission and sacrifice control. Additionally, replacement of these premium parts are expensive. They do, however, make life easier for the person who wants to mindlessly drive.

By ignoring robots.txt, archive.org would be gaining unauthorized access to a computer system as access was expressly denied as per the Robots Exclusion Standard.

To further disseminate the archived pages would be added infringements.

I think that they need to campaign site owners to modify their robots.txt and if need be, lobby for exclusions to the Computer Misuse Act.

Here comes the new media...

...just like the old media.

Our government is going through a major innovation frenzy at the moment in the hope of inventing the steam engine.

Suing for medical malpractice requires time and deep pockets. A medical practitioner can never admit wrong if they wish to be covered by their malpractice insurance.

What you are describing isn't uncommon. Some doctors will go off-protocol because they are following a study that is looking like it has better results. Other times, they don't agree with the treatment at all.

We have had a similar case in Australia recently involving chemo under-dosing.

If this example is anything to go by, the under-dosing was systematic and affected many people. Further, it was found that a number of doctors in this circle had engaged in similar practices.

If you are part of a community where you are able to track down other patients of this doctor, you may find one or more of them with deep pockets or may have the numbers to look at a class action.

I have been involved with a number of medical crowd-funding campaigns and also a number of legal crowd-funding campaigns and I do feel that crowd-funding legal fees for medical malpractice will be quite difficult as your audience is small. People are much more likely to donate to save a life, or to defend against an injustice. Having said that, crowd-funding exists for exactly this reason and I do believe that you should attempt a campaign on multiple platforms.

I would look at some of the more well known platforms plus some of the specialty platforms. I would also Google search for any successful campaigns for lawsuits and/or medical malpractice.

I would suggest GoFundMe, Funded Justice, and CrowdDefend for a start.

If you haven't done a crowd-funding campaign before, I would suggest engaging someone who has. Many people skilled in campaigns may do it for a share, an upfront fee, or publicity. The amount of funds you will need to raise will be unlikely without wider media and community involvement. Get in touch with advocacy groups.

Before starting the campaign, I would suggest a legal consultation and also a 2nd or 3rd medical opinion. I would even ask the doctor if they would be willing to testify in court on standard dosages (and range of doses). I would document any reasoning from your doctor WHY they are giving you these doses, if they are standard, if this dose is given to all patients or a personalized dose based on other medical factors. I would also make a list of anything you may have conveyed or any behavior that could be used in a defense. This includes not following guidelines on diet or drug/medication use. I would make sure that the alternative doctor(s) and legal counsel are well aware of these.

The path of least resistance is to simply change doctors. The two motivators for a lawsuit are: a) Justice through doctor's possible loss of license, income, or wealth; and b) a pay day. If you were not permanently harmed, winning a large amount of damages (large enough to cover legal and the years in court) will be unlikely without the best legal representation.

Our medical, legal, and crowd-funding systems all have room for improvement.

People aren't being forced to immediately forego their use of a more traditional motor vehicle in favour of an under-tested self-driving alternative.

I reside in the city that started Earth Hour - Sydney.

Having said that, there are years that I have embraced it and years that I have supported "Human Achievement Hour" (which occur simultaneously).

I have recently come to the realisation that while Earth Hour itself has little benefit for the planet, the symbolism itself is a marker for the brain. It brings to consciousness, the affect humans have on the planet. This could (but probably won't) change behaviours.

The original focus of Earth Hour was to have offices turn off their lights to demonstrate the waste of energy. While the offices claim that security is the reason for leaving on lights, the true reason is energy pricing and the discounts that come with higher usage.

While it may not be in the best interest of a business to reduce energy consumption, I do believe, whether or not one supports the concept of climate change, that the reduction in energy usage through minimal behavioral changes while retaining functionality should be often brought to the forefront of thought.

As such, I now observe Earth Hour like I would a moment of silence.