My SIL went to an Ortho!!! you won't believe this.........
10-24-2009, 09:21 AM
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Thank you everyone. I posted this same thing on another forum and have been slammed and told my SIL is a liar and unreasonable!!!!!! :shock: I was shocked!!! I'm thankful you all feel the way I do! I've told SIL to report him.....I'll probably have to bug her to do it.
10-24-2009, 09:22 AM
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Sharon B --- my late DH had cancer and I agree.....must be a very HARD job!!! And the amount of information they have to know, I don't begrudge them ANY amount of money they earn!
10-24-2009, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by azdesertrat
Originally Posted by Lisanne
I believe it. The guy has a problem. Your SIL should complain to the doctor who referred her to this nincompoop and ask for another referral and get a second opinion.
If this guy is part of a PPO or HMO network that her health insurance has, she should file a complaint with the PPO/HMO. They require their doctor to meet certain standards, and I'm sure refusing mistreating patients doesn't meet standards.
If this guy is part of a PPO or HMO network that her health insurance has, she should file a complaint with the PPO/HMO. They require their doctor to meet certain standards, and I'm sure refusing mistreating patients doesn't meet standards.
10-24-2009, 11:30 AM
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I have dealt with a lot of doctors both with my son and myself. For the most part I have had excellent relationships with most of them. There were a few here and there that our personalities rubbed the wrong way, and it was mostly due to my wanting all the facts and not being willing to accept what they said just because they said so.
Doctors work for the patient, it's no different than if you took your car to a mechanic. Some just need to be reminded that they put their pants on one leg at a time the same way we do! :)
Doctors work for the patient, it's no different than if you took your car to a mechanic. Some just need to be reminded that they put their pants on one leg at a time the same way we do! :)
10-24-2009, 11:50 AM
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I am also a retired RN. I believe your SIL. She should report this incident to her state med. board. She should also take herself to a chiropractor. Post accident, this professional was the only one who got me walking. I was afraid at first. But...the relief, kindness and understanding was amazing. My chiro. listens and I firmly believe this alternative medicine practice has its place. I use it in conjunction with my traditional fibromyalgia regime. The only thing I can say about pain is that it reminds me I am alive. But... so do my grandchildren.
10-24-2009, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mare
I am also a retired RN. I believe your SIL. She should report this incident to her state med. board. She should also take herself to a chiropractor. Post accident, this professional was the only one who got me walking. I was afraid at first. But...the relief, kindness and understanding was amazing. My chiro. listens and I firmly believe this alternative medicine practice has its place. I use it in conjunction with my traditional fibromyalgia regime. The only thing I can say about pain is that it reminds me I am alive. But... so do my grandchildren.
10-24-2009, 01:37 PM
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I had a family member some years ago who was also called
a liar for more or less the same thing. So this feeble old
lady stuck her grandson's voice recorder in her pocket and
SHOWED the unblievers that she was not just blowing
hot air!!
They agreed that she should change doctors right away,
and when she played it to the receptionest, she had to fight
to keep it!!!
As a long time hospital volunteer (28+ years) we all called
the new interns GITs. (Gods In Training), which was more or less accurate. An older doctor told us to give them 20 or 30 years, then they would realize they don't know everything and would become nice human beings.
a liar for more or less the same thing. So this feeble old
lady stuck her grandson's voice recorder in her pocket and
SHOWED the unblievers that she was not just blowing
hot air!!
They agreed that she should change doctors right away,
and when she played it to the receptionest, she had to fight
to keep it!!!
As a long time hospital volunteer (28+ years) we all called
the new interns GITs. (Gods In Training), which was more or less accurate. An older doctor told us to give them 20 or 30 years, then they would realize they don't know everything and would become nice human beings.
10-24-2009, 04:23 PM
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I hope your SIL talks to her GP about this guy. I hope she gets a 2nd referral.
We've been having to deal with an ortho surgeon since June. I am so appreciative that they are so nice and don't mind that I go in with DH to the xray room and I am in the exam room too. The dr speaks to both of us and allows us to ask all kinds of questions. He gives us a paper copy of 1 of the xrays every time. This dr can't yet be 40.
We've been having to deal with an ortho surgeon since June. I am so appreciative that they are so nice and don't mind that I go in with DH to the xray room and I am in the exam room too. The dr speaks to both of us and allows us to ask all kinds of questions. He gives us a paper copy of 1 of the xrays every time. This dr can't yet be 40.
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