Petty Vents

[GotGarlic]

Most of the medicines for repeat health problems happen in the hospital. I too have a complete list of all meds I am on and it goes to the hospital with me. But the problem lies with the doctors at the hospital. They don't bother to even look at that list and they also have complete access to my files at Winthrop. But they can't be bothered with that either. So they enter a new script for a health problem I am already on medicine for. So now I play Dumb Dora when I go to the hospital. When they ask me what is the problem, I tell them I don't know. I just feel sick. Then they ask me what meds I am on, and I tell them they have to read my file in the computer. The list is three pages long and I can't pronounce them all. One hospital doctor told me he can't be bothered doing that.

That's malpractice. You should report him to the state medical board.

 

[Addie]

That's malpractice. You should report him to the state medical board.

I am not in the habit of ruining someone's career. Medical School costs too much. As long as I keep my eye on things, I am doing fine. I have a son who is my advocate. He practices medicine in the ER. So I report every thing to him.

I reported a doctor once. It cost him his career. And my son agreed with my decision. That was enough for me. My son has more knowledge on the subject than I do. I let him make the final decision on reporting anyone.

 

[Caslon]

There for the grace of all goes Addie. Hehe.

 

[cjmmytunes]

Aside from your one time only pain or antibiotic prescriptions I've never taken any long term meds in my entire life until, bang, all of a sudden, over night, I'm on 4 long term meds now! And now I'm shopping for pill boxes on Amazon? This is crazy.

I'm on 5 long-term meds and vitamins and also allergy meds at night, roadfix. You can find a pill box at Walmart cheaper than you can at Amazon. My mom and I both got our pill boxes at Walmart.

 

[GotGarlic]

I am not in the habit of ruining someone's career. Medical School costs too much. As long as I keep my eye on things, I am doing fine. I have a son who is my advocate. He practices medicine in the ER. So I report every thing to him.

I reported a doctor once. It cost him his career. And my son agreed with my decision. That was enough for me. My son has more knowledge on the subject than I do. I let him make the final decision on reporting anyone.

Blows me away that you would rather let a medical professional ruin people's health through malpractice than make an effort to stop them You're not his only patient, you know.

 

[Caslon]

Medicine is an art. Therefore you won't hear a dentist or doctor bashing one another. At least, that's what I've noticed.

 

[Andy M.]

Medicine is an art. Therefore you won't hear a dentist or doctor bashing one another. At least, that's what I've noticed.

My PCP has no issue telling me to seek another specialist or if a doctor is not a good choice. It's his job to do so.

 

[roadfix]

I'm on 5 long-term meds and vitamins and also allergy meds at night, roadfix. You can find a pill box at Walmart cheaper than you can at Amazon. My mom and I both got our pill boxes at Walmart.

My dad had a couple of extras he picked up at a dollar store a few years back. I'm using that now and I feel so "organized" as I've never done this before....

 

[GotGarlic]

Medicine is an art. Therefore you won't hear a dentist or doctor bashing one another. At least, that's what I've noticed.

Medicine is both an art and a science. Neither has anything to do with your second sentence. That's a non sequitur.

 

[Addie]

Blows me away that you would rather let a medical professional ruin people's health through malpractice than make an effort to stop them You're not his only patient, you know.

I am not responsible for making decisions regarding other patients. My primary concern is my own health. If I feel that my care has been compromised, I notify my son and he finds out who his superior is and will talk to him. He has the means of finding out the name quickly. Something I would have difficulty with. My son is my medical advocate and I leave the final decision with him. He has a lot more ability and medical knowledge than I do. Caring for patients in the ER has given him knowledge far beyond what any young doctor who is on a rotation. ER medicine is my son's specialty. He sees things in the ER that would horrify an average person. So far he has not let me down.

As I stated before, I strongly believe that every person should be their own advocate. And if that is not possible, then they need to have one appointed. Preferably a close family member. I am also aware of the Privacy Act for Releasing a Patient's Medical Information. I don't have the right to interfere or even worry about the care of other patients. That is the patient's family responsibility.

 

[Addie]

My PCP has no issue telling me to seek another specialist or if a doctor is not a good choice. It's his job to do so.

As any good caring doctor would do. It is not just his job, but his compassion for his patient's health as well. Thank you Andy.

 

[Cheryl J]

I am not responsible for making decisions regarding other patients. My primary concern is my own health. If I feel that my care has been compromised, I notify my son and he finds out who his superior is and will talk to him. He has the means of finding out the name quickly. Something I would have difficulty with. My son is my medical advocate and I leave the final decision with him. He has a lot more ability and medical knowledge than I do. Caring for patients in the ER has given him knowledge far beyond what any young doctor who is on a rotation. ER medicine is my son's specialty. He sees things in the ER that would horrify an average person. So far he has not let me down....

Curious, Addie....you've mentioned your son and his medical training often. Is he a doctor or P.A., or maybe an RN?

 

[Cooking Goddess]

I am not in the habit of ruining someone's career. Medical School costs too much. As long as I keep my eye on things, I am doing fine. I have a son who is my advocate. He practices medicine in the ER. So I report every thing to him...

I am not responsible for making decisions regarding other patients. My primary concern is my own health....As I stated before, I strongly believe that every person should be their own advocate...

It isn't advocating for another patient. It is making sure that a doctor who could have made a serious medical error in your case is prevented from making a serious medical error for another patient - another patient who may not have the luxury of a child who works in the medical field. If it is a new resident who is learning, how will they find out they are making mistakes if no one in a position to re-teach them is aware of your situation. Just because YOU have a personal health care advocate in your son does not mean everyone does. Geez, Addie, that next patient could very well experience a serious medical issue because the doctor did not learn the correct way when they made their first mistake with you.

It's not being someone else's advocate. It's being a little concerned with the next patient down the line that could end up with serious medical issues and no advocate. Think of that next guy in line...

 

[GotGarlic]

I am not responsible for making decisions regarding other patients.

Who said you were? The point is that a doctor who doesn't read a patient's medical record or review medications is committing malpractice. Which is illegal. If you care at all about the well-being of other human beings, you would report someone whose conduct could cause serious health problems for another person.

As I stated before, I strongly believe that every person should be their own advocate. And if that is not possible, then they need to have one appointed. Preferably a close family member.

That is completely irrelevant.

I am also aware of the Privacy Act for Releasing a Patient's Medical Information. I don't have the right to interfere or even worry about the care of other patients. That is the patient's family responsibility.

Honestly. No one is suggesting that you have anything to do with any other patient. You know of a medical professional who is breaking the law whose conduct could cause serious health problems for other people and you refuse to do anything about it because medical school is expensive Wow.

 

[GotGarlic]

Curious, Addie....you've mentioned your son and his medical training often. Is he a doctor or P.A., or maybe an RN?

He's a PA.

 

[Cheryl J]

+1 CG, and GG....

Most (good) doctors review the scheduled patient's records and review the reason that they're there, before they even walk into the examining room to see that patient.

 

[Addie]

He's a PA.

My son works in the hospital at Springfield, VT. He is a partner as well as working in the ER. The ER is staffed only by P.A.s and the hospital is owned by about four doctors. There is always a doctor on call if one is needed. The doctors interviewed many PAs for this position. When they approached Yale and asked them to recommend someone who was graduating the University gave them only my son's name.

This hospital receives all the broken bones and accidents that come in from the slopes as well as patients from the community. It is a small hospital, but it is the only hospital that serves all surrounding towns. He is licensed to perform minor surgery and other procedures that he has trained for. He gets all the blood and gore patients. He took off a year to go to the Boston University School of Medicine to take the position as Head Professor to write the program for P.A.s. and how to teach the practice of medicine to doctors. The University wanted to expand their teaching programs. He has also been published three times in the New England Journal of Medicine. He also as a researcher helped to develop a new small pox vaccine in a record time. Even though the disease is just about eradicated, there was a small outbreak in Africa at the time and the CDC sought him out and asked him to come and help. He did this work while he was studying at Yale. He was able to find time to do the research and still keep up with his studies. He graduated from Yale Cume Laude. (The computer will not accept the proper spelling for the first part of Laude.)

So you see, he is well qualified in his field. In fact he is over qualified. But he loves his work. Now you know why I trust his judgement over any doctor that may be treating me.

By the way, how is your child doing?

 

[Kayelle]

All of this is assuming this is an "Addie true story".......hmmm...

Then they ask me what meds I am on, and I tell them they have to read my file in the computer. The list is three pages long and I can't pronounce them all. One hospital doctor told me he can't be bothered doing that.

 

[GotGarlic]

My son works in the hospital at Springfield, VT. He is a partner as well as working in the ER. The ER is staffed only by P.A.s and the hospital is owned by about four doctors. There is always a doctor on call if one is needed. The doctors interviewed many PAs for this position. When they approached Yale and asked them to recommend someone who was graduating the University gave them only my son's name.

This hospital receives all the broken bones and accidents that come in from the slopes as well as patients from the community. It is a small hospital, but it is the only hospital that serves all surrounding towns. He is licensed to perform minor surgery and other procedures that he has trained for. He gets all the blood and gore patients. He took off a year to go to the Boston University School of Medicine to take the position as Head Professor to write the program for P.A.s. and how to teach the practice of medicine to doctors. The University wanted to expand their teaching programs. He has also been published three times in the New England Journal of Medicine. He also as a researcher helped to develop a new small pox vaccine in a record time. Even though the disease is just about eradicated, there was a small outbreak in Africa at the time and the CDC sought him out and asked him to come and help. He did this work while he was studying at Yale. He was able to find time to do the research and still keep up with his studies. He graduated from Yale Cume Laude. (The computer will not accept the proper spelling for the first part of Laude.)

So you see, he is well qualified in his field. In fact he is over qualified. But he loves his work. Now you know why I trust his judgement over any doctor that may be treating me.

By the way, how is your child doing?

Did I ask for a dissertation on your son's life? Way way off topic, Addie.

 

[cjmmytunes]

My dad had a couple of extras he picked up at a dollar store a few years back. I'm using that now and I feel so "organized" as I've never done this before....

Dollar Store, huh? Never thought about doing that. Although they are good for lots of things, that's one I never looked for.