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Re: Nothing left to do..From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun Jun 19 20:18:24 2005
Sharlynn and others, I'm really sorry for all that you are going through, I wish there was more that I could say or that my words would have any real effect on what you're going through but well, just know that there are many people who wish the best for you. This is more a general statement for everyone else, I'm sure you've already explored the idea of legal recourse. I understand the gut-reaction that anonymous wrote below about suing the doctor but actually, I seriously doubt that is even feasible as you do not have to have the cooperation or the referral from doctor #1 to seek treatment from other doctors. Even though HMOs now hold most of our access to healthcare hostage you do have the 'ability' to seek care elsewhere and therefore, the doctor's attorney's would make good case that he is free from any negligence or harm. He may not win, but he'll make the case anyway. It doesn't make what has happened right and it is certainly inexcusable, unethical, inhumane and just plain wrong for a doctor to withhold treatment of his patient because of his own political, personal or religious beliefs and if he allows those things to interfere with his patients care and he puts his own personal interests ahead of those of his patient then he should voluntarily cease practicing medicine. It's always a first reaction to "sue the bastards" and it's largely because of that, and the fact that some money-grubber saw a primer opportunity to make big $$$$, that HMOs are what they are today. People will go to tremendous lengths to avoid taking responsibility for their own actions, choices and decisions and when they realize the consequences are not what they had in mind they want to sue somebody because somebody must be made accountable when often that somebody is themselves. So, keep in mind what Sharlynn said, pay attention to your body's signals, if you are not getting answers or the answers seem too complicated then ask more questions, ask for plain English instead of medispeak. If you don't think your doctor is listening to you or is prepared to give you the sort of care you need then find a new doctor. You hire the doctor, you can fire the doctor. Most importantly, keep logs of your symptoms so that you can have a record to show the doctor exactly what goes on with your disease or condition - endo or other, that will document what you say in the exam room. Make sure you keep copies of everything you give the doctor. When your doctor proposes a treatment that you find to be extreme then please, get a second opinion. This goes especially for any type of surgery other than critically urgent emergency situations. If your doctor seems to dismiss your symptoms, offers 'too simple to work' solutions, or refers to your age as a factor in offering or refusing treatment then find a new doctor. Check the professional society and association websites for their physician listings to find a specialist in your area. The doctors associated with these organizations are usually most current with the new techniques and methods and are the most highly skilled. Again, Sharlynn, my deepest sympathies to you for all you have gone and are going through, I hope you are able to find some peace of mind and enjoyment in your remaining time.
At Sat, 18 Jun 2005, anonymous wrote:
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