>It wouldn't occur to me to be pissed (doesn't influence the
>outcome one iota) but I would be calling my Doctor's office to
>confirm what the grapevine says. In this day and age patients
>making their way through the medical system must be proactive.
> There are way too many squeaky wheels out there looking for
>the grease. I don't mean to sound harsh but the days of the
>paternalistic Doctor are over (thank God) as far as most (not
>all, but most) of the health care system goes we are
>consumers, same as any other product and we must advocate for
>ourselves and those we love.
>
>I'm so glad that you got your news Anne and that your other
>organs are fine. You know what you are dealing with now and
>I'm sure that there is much peace in that.
>
>Take Care
>Laurie
Laurie, I completely agree with you that in todays world, patients are consumers and need to be proactive. There is a right way and a wrong way to navigate the system.
Anne, I'm sorry, but if you have a question or a problem, the correct way to handle it is to call your doctor, not your friends at the hospital. What they did is truly unethical. They have provided you with some ifo that is out of context. I can understand your frustration to be sure, but you need to call your doctor. Laurie is right, the squeaky wheel does indeed get the oil, but you need to squeak to the right people.
Michele
