WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Inquiring about complaint to medical board

Re: Inquiring about complaint to medical board

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 19:24:13 -0600 (CST)

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Personally, I do not feel that it would be appropriate to ask the doc, and especially the staff, about the complaints. One, as they were dismissed, it usually means they were unfounded or unjustified complaints. Two, it is inappropriate and unprofessional for a doc to discuss any cases with a patient. Three, think of how this will make the doc feel and how this will determine the start of a doctor patient relationship. Finally, most ob/gyn docs have been sued in their careers because of the nature of the practice - everyone wants a healthy baby, but not everyone can have one.

At Mon, 11 Dec 2000, AMD wrote: >
>In our state, the board of medical examiners has a web site that lists
>information about licensed doctors, including any board actions and the
>number of complaints.
>
>For a doc I was considering, there are 2 dismissed complaints from the
>past 5 years, and one pending complaint.
>
>Is it reasonable and appropriate for me to ask the doctor (or his staff)
>about the nature of these complaints? What is the best way to pose the
>question without causing offense? This person was recommended by a
>current practitioner.
>
>Thanks,
>Andrea

-- James Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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