Consumer Guide to Health Care

Problems with Health Professionals

Problems with doctors or dentists

If you have a complaint about a specific doctor or dentist there are a number of steps you can take and organizations you can contact. 

Problems with other health professionals

There are several places to turn if you have a concern or complaint about other health care professionals.

Complaints about health care facilities

Information on where to take complaints about hospitals, nursing homes, adult day care organizations, home health agencies, hospices, and assisted living facilities.

Problems with your health plan

For help with health plan problems, a special guide can help you figure out where to call or write.

Problems with medical debt

If you are facing large bills or medical debt, the information in the guide to coping with medical bills and debt may be helpful to you.

Still not sure where to take your complaint?

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Quality Assurance provides more information on how to make a complaint about health care facilities or caregivers.

Last Revised: July 29, 2008