Anyone here ever fire a Doctor-or complain to your states Medical Board?

[the ringo kid]

Just wondering-has anyone here ever "fired" one of their doctors? and or made any complaints to your States Medical Board??

Reason I'm asking is-because for the first time ever--I'm going to fire one of my specialist "doctors" and send in a written complain on two doctors.

I'm completely FED UP!!!!! with two "drs. Y'all remember that thread that I posted on a quack dr-whose mis-diagnosis has cost me a career with the company I wanted to drive for. Well, on Wednesday--I called that transportation companies corporate section which I think is located in Dallas.

I got into a lengthy conversation with the corporate nurse. I filled her in with what happened when I went for a physical at the laughable "Med Center" where I was sent to take my physical. I had to tell said quack--about the causes for my brain surgery--which was to relieve me of my Essential Tremors problems. "Dr. mark" would ask me questions and while trying to reply to them, would walk out of the exam room.

OK, as I KNEW that that quack--did NOT listen to my replies-he was going to write down wrong info--which he did. I got proof that he did from the companies nurse. After I made 2 visits to this drs office--I tried no less than 10 times total--to get the jerk to write down the correct info--which he still refused.

When I got done with the first visit to this jerks office--I got a written letter that had the vaguest of info possible--enough to cover his butt-but still enough to cause me my intended career. OK, well-this was a classic "pea under the shells-slight of hand--game." Meaning-the letter I got from him never mentioned his mis-diagnosis of me. However, the letter that the transportation companies nurse got--says he did indeed-say (not these exact words) that I did have a history of seizures - which I clearly have never had. I'm not sure what else the companies letter version has-as I was not given a copy of that. Just the poorly worded copy I got from the idiot.

I'm currently waiting to get back in touch with the company nurse who informed me of that wrong diagnosis. I get a copy of that in hand--would anyone know if I have enough grounds to sue this "dr.?" I don't have any experience in suing anyone--so I don't know any ins or outs on the process.

Though I could use any possible winnings--that aint the reason why I want to sue that idiot. I want him to feel enough "sting" where it counts-to keep him from giving a royal screwing to others. Maybe make him stop being arrogant and think twice before wrongly diagnosing anyone.

I don't have a lot of time--and probably the next 5 days? but would like to see what you all think on this-whether I have a good chance at success and what you have experienced in firing a dr--and or making a complaint on one.

When I first inquired for the states med board--automated and I got a brief form in the mail to state my complaint on-saying it'll be at least 45 days till any hopes of a reply.

I do not think that a dr-should have the kind of power that the one I want to possibly sue--has. I can now offer proof on my behalf--but career-wise-its too late and ill not be hired.

The other dr--that I want to file a complaint on--is for several reasons--too long to list--but not as bad as dr nr 1's is. Nr 2 for example--never calls me with a reply on things I'm inquiring on-that I'm told EVERY TIME that I will get calls on. I took a copy of a 3rd drs report on my--saying my stints-battery-wires etc--will NOT impact at all-on my ability to safely drive a vehicle hauling patients,supplies etc.

I cant remember what else I wanted to say about the above? but, I was raised to question. In doing so--my points I made have been proven to be correct--and the "dr" in question-proven to be wrong whether intentionally or not?

Cmort-if you read this? maybe what I can post later might help in your case as well.

[NYlakesider]

I never reported a Doc, but I did leave one as I did not fell he was working in his patients best interest.

Went to this Cardiac Doc for 8 years. Had a little problem and called the office.. The receptionist said he had taken the whole month off and some Doc I had never heard of was covering for him.

I felt that if he could take off a whole month I was going Doc shopping. As I now lived up on the lake, a good medical community was available at 1/2 the distance I was going to see that Cardiac Doc. He used to be in a practice with 2 other Docs and had a large office with X rays, ultra sounds, stress equipment. Now it was only him and he sold off all his equipment and he was about 65 and I do not think he will be in practice much longer.

I now have a Cardiac Doc that is in with 5 other Docs, much closer and has plenty of equipment and he does not take off months at a time.

[the ringo kid]

^^^^^^^I feel exactly as you do. I don't feel my neurologist has his patients at best interest-clearly proving to me over the last 16 months. Money--is his motivation. I'm in the process of trying to find another--even if I have to go as far as San Antonio-from Corpus--which is over 100 miles one way. I had asked my insurance company what this doc gets paid-to see me all of maybe-3 minutes. My co-pay aside-they said just under $1,500.

Oh and, when I called last week to see if I could get a statement from him for me-=to better my position with the company I wanted to work for--I was told id get a call back--which I never got--so I made an in-house visit this morning and ONLY got to see the new receptionist--who's only been there for about 3 weeks.

Also--that dr somehow mistakingly thought I was seeing a doctor in San Antonio--and I tried inquiring how they came up with that conclusion? and I never received an answer. The only dr I ever saw in San Antonio--was a Dr. Patel--and he has nothing to do with Neurological stuff.

[hoosierone]

Life is short. I'd look for referrals to a different doctor(s).

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by hoosierone

Life is short. I'd look for referrals to a different doctor(s).

I just started that process as of this morning. Effectively--as soon as I get word on another neurologist who does the bi-monthly programming for my brain stimulator -- this guy will be a distant and unpleasant memory. I'm so angry with him too-that I now wish I could include him in another law suit. This one-for completely wasting my time since July 2015.

[Kernel Crittenden]

Originally Posted by the ringo kid

...as soon as I get word on another neurologist who does the bi-monthly programming for my brain stimulator....

The company that makes your "brain stimulator" should have a list of Docs in your area that are checked out on their devices, and which ones that might specifically focus full time on that type of treatment.

[Marine Corps Air]

Ringo,

I never filed a complaint when we lived in The Great State of Texas, but I did go to their website (the state medical board) to try to obtain any available information and complaints for two doctors that we planned to use. It is a somewhat tedious process and the information that I wanted was not available to the public. They do cover each other's "back sides" and it has to almost be a felony before the state medical board will censure a member. Revoking a medical license is almost never done.

Now as to CPAs, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy will rip your heart out in a "New York minute"!! Reminds me of that old Chuck Connors T V series, "Branded"!

Will any of this information help?

Google

[rockquarry]

A detailed statement with too many facts is not something to put on an Internet forum or any other place where many have access.

I have filed one such complaint (in Texas). I was impressed that the complaint was handled in a serious and professional manner. However, you must provide them with indisputable, factual information. "He said, she said" won't work.

[wingriderz]

Yes and Yes on bolth your questions. Two doctors on complaint to florida board. 1st doc passed me with flying colors D O T physical for truck driveing. With a sign off on eye exam. For Class A license.The very same day went to D M V and flunked the eye test. Went to eye doc same day said he could fix it for me to pass with new glasses. Wrong I had severe catracts in bolth eyes glasses as some here know wont fix that. I end up having catract surgery latter. I filed on both Drs. The one that passed me with flying colors and the one that took money for exam and new glasses that he knew would not help.Bolth Dr. Covered their butts and the state sided with them. In this state the dr would have to kill ya and still say its your fault . that was about 6 years ago.

[Harkrader]

Fired two, wrote complaint about one.

First one was a FAA Aeromedical Examiner. He took "overly long" to check testicles and for hernias. I complained to the FAA and found out there were other complaints against him by women and a couple other men. His Examiner authority was revoked but he continued in business as a physician.

Second was a cardiologist. After bypass surgery, described by other docs as excellent, the cardiologist I was seeing put me on a course of Carvedilol (not sure I spelled that correctly). I got weaker and weaker. He said I needed more of the stuff and doubled the dose. I continued to weaken so he doubled it again. I got to the point where I couldn't bend over without running out of breath, and I was thinking I was going to die. A friend suggested another cardiologist and I went to him. I've never heard one doc criticize another, but I could see this guy was burning mad after he did a complete checkup of me. He took me off the drug and put me on another and I instantly improved.

I worked with a man who, like me, was a pilot in small jets. His company required their pilots to take a physical every 6 months from their own company doc, who was an Aeromedical Examiner. The company required the glucose tolerance test, something FAA did NOT require.

After a couple years with them he was informed he had failed the test, that the doc had reported such to the FAA, and that his Medical Certificate, required to fly, was revoked. He screamed. He had no symptoms and now had a legal fight on his hands. He screamed at the company for making him take a test not required by FAA. The doc said it was mandatory to report failure of the test to FAA. FAA did revoke his MC.

Furious, he went to a special clinic somewhere in Michigan that specialize in diabetes and those tests. They gave him a whole battery of tests and concluded, in writing, that first, he had no diabetes of any kind to any degree; and that the result he got from his employer was likely die to the doc having mis-administered the test.

He took that to his employer and said they could admit to FAA that they had bungled the test or he would sue them for all he could get.

They did inform FAA of the "error". He also demanded they pay for the tests he took, and they agreed. AND he said he refused to ever again take a test from their doc. They agreed.

[wingriderz]

Next I didnt file on these but have had two cardiologist in last 5 years almost kill me. 1 st one said I didnt need heart valve replacement surgery yet that was 2013. That next week I was in Er and admitted for emergency heart valve replacement. I ended yp in that hospital for over a month. Second one tryied to pull me off a med I will have to stay on for life. My best advice you must take total control of your health care period. Just this week went to see a follow yp six month cardiologist.Havent seen this in six month never looked yp from his computer when I was speaking and didnt even do an E K G. On me that has a mechinical valve. I am shoping for a new Doc.

[kwselke]

I'd recommend finding another doctor and forgoing filing formal complaints or filing a lawsuit.

I did not realize your medical issues had been caused by Essential Tremors. Only a handful of doctors I've run into know what they are. If you've had the brain implant yours must have been very bad.

I know there are specialists here in Houston who deal with the issue and do the implants. It's a long round-trip but I've done the Corpus/Houston round trip in a day many times in the past for business.

Oh yes, Essential Tremors run in my family and I've been blessed with them since puberty.

For those reading who have no idea of what Essential Tremors are, it's a non-Parkinson genetically inherited tremor and non-life threatening. An Essential Tremor will not show when the hands are at rest, where a Parkinson tremor will. It's a random firing of neurons which can be annoying to dangerous. The further your hands get away from your body core the harder the tremor is to control. Hand orientation such as palm up palm down can effect the severity of the tremor. If I hold my Glock sideways it may be because my hands are steadier that way, not because I'm being tacti-cool.

[Bekeart]

Did NOT file with Medical Board (or what ever their correct name)

Did complain to Humana. (Insurance provider)

Had appointment.
Initial check in and preliminary review by nurse.
Back to waiting room for two hours.
I finally gave up and walked out.
Doctor billed insurance for a FIFTEEN minute consultation.
He never saw me that day.
Reported to this to Humana - mentioned FRAUD ...

No idea what happened.

I will NOT see that doctor again.
Even if there are reports of falling temperatures in Hades.

Bekeart

[Whitwabit]

I filed on a company doctor .. told me nothing was wrong and to go back to work after having severe back and chest pains ..

Was admitted to the hospital with a Spontaneous Pneumothorax 35 minutes after getting off work ..

He was fired !! when his license was revoked .. I was the 5th complaint in 2 1/2 months on him .. he only worked there 3 months ..

Heard he moved to another state to practice ..

[Muss Muggins]

Originally Posted by the ringo kid

I just started that process as of this morning. Effectively--as soon as I get word on another neurologist who does the bi-monthly programming for my brain stimulator -- this guy will be a distant and unpleasant memory. I'm so angry with him too-that I now wish I could include him in another law suit. This one-for completely wasting my time since July 2015.

What's a brain stimulator?

[kwselke]

Originally Posted by Muss Muggins

What's a brain stimulator?

Electrode placed in the brain that counteracts the spontaneous firing of neurons and relieves the Essential Tremor. The tremors are not constant and vary for a multitude of reasons.

[gman51]

You would have to have a clear cut totally documented case and then you still might lose. The group is a close bunch.
I have quit going to doctors because I felt they wanted me to pay for their new Lexus.

[LVSteve]

My girlfriend should fire one of her doctors IMHO.

I still have my doubts about the competency of some of the medical profession involved in my late wife's treatment for cancer. In fact, the supposed super-duper cancer center she attended went belly up couple of years after she passed, probably to the benefit of healthcare in Southern Nevada.

[Tom S.]

Originally Posted by Muss Muggins

What's a brain stimulator?

Centerfold from Playboy magazine?

[the ringo kid]

Thanks all, ill be back on Monday for better replies, but, ill try excplaining more as well.

[alwaysoutdoors]

I understand your frustration. Doctors that solely have their retirement fund or toy fund in mind when treating OUR health are sickening. I hope you find a new doctor and forget about the old one.

[da gimp]

know that both you & your lady are in our prayers Ringo....

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by Kernel Crittenden

The company that makes your "brain stimulator" should have a list of Docs in your area that are checked out on their devices, and which ones that might specifically focus full time on that type of treatment.

The company that makes mine--is out of either Houston or Dallas. I tried asking them for a list--but they didnt have access to one. There is only one Neurologist he in my area that does the DBS treatment--but he's the one im firing and will be seeking another elsewhere. This guy--does almost absolutely nothing-and one is lucky if they get 3 minutes in a room getting treatment. Ive told him a few times before--that a few minutes after a session-they "treatment" is already nil. The actual "help" I get from it might last a couple of hours. Anyway, if the treatment doesnt work? which it usully doesnt--the ""dr"" will charge me a co-pay and the INS COMPANY again.

Also--he does not have the patients concerns as a priority--just the money. As soon as I have proper time to think on it--ill be composing a letter that should more than singe the hairs on this drs butt.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by BSeabrooke

Ringo,

I never filed a complaint when we lived in The Great State of Texas, but I did go to their website (the state medical board) to try to obtain any available information and complaints for two doctors that we planned to use. It is a somewhat tedious process and the information that I wanted was not available to the public. They do cover each other's "back sides" and it has to almost be a felony before the state medical board will censure a member. Revoking a medical license is almost never done.

Now as to CPAs, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy will rip your heart out in a "New York minute"!! Reminds me of that old Chuck Connors T V series, "Branded"!

Will any of this information help?

Google

Hi Bill, and thanks. I figured they would likely still back this lousy dr. My main thing against the neurologist--is to have this singing letter in whatever file they keep on him. One thing ive found on suing a dr--is they spread the word to other drs--which makes it hard to find another. Id think that is also a form of descrimination. One told me once years ago00that stuff againswt a patient gets sspread word of mouth at functions, parties etc,--which is why I didnt take a certain nd lousy dr who was from jamaica or somewhere near there.

If I have a good enough case against the one who misdiagnosed me? and costing me a career--im going to persue any legal action I can.

[PPS1980]

Find another doctor. The truth is that the medical board is unlikely to do anything in a He-said situation. It would be a serious waste of time on your part and has the potential to come back and bite you with other doctors. Remember, there is an old joke that is very appropo here: What do you call the guy that graduated last in his medical school class? - Doctor.

[Capt Steve]

About 4 years ago i went into the VA to have a total knee replacement. The head of the orthopedics department was my surgeon. It did not go well...

After 17 days in the hospital I finally got home. Worked my butt off on the physical therapy but the harder I worked the worse it got. Lots of swelling, warm to the touch, pain was off the chart that no amount of opioids could even begin to mitigate.

My VA physical {terrorists}, therapists rolled their eyes, they knew something was wrong but were afraid to say anything. Several friends who were retired nurses or therapists all agreed there was a problem. I kept pleading with my doctor for help but he ignored me and said to just keep doing your physical therapy... I am the department head, have done hundreds of knees etc..

After 6 months I fired him. Told him he was a terrible doctor because he would NOT listen to his patient. His ego kept him from admitting there might be a problem. "You can't fire me, I am head of the department" was his response. I threatened to file a formal complaint and was assigned another surgeon. He took one look at my knee, placed his hand on it and said that has got to come out, and soon! My response was "Are you freaking kidding me???"

Your either have a massive infection or you are seriously allergic to the new knee. Said he had never seen an allergic reaction severe enough to account for all of my problems so assumed it was an infection. Wrong, I am deathly allergic to Cobalt and Nickel both of which are in the Cobalt Chromium knee they had put in. No they don't test for that first as it is so rare and testing is expensive.

Two months later I had a "Revision" which is doctor speak for we screwed up the first procedure. They cut my leg off for the second time and put in an Oxinium {ceramic}, knee. This time I managed to get out of the hospital after just 14 days, Arrrrg!

It will never be good but at least I can still do stuff but every thing I do hurts like hell and always will. All I have to show for my surgeries is a very large right knee that sort of works and a set of permanent handicapped parking plates.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by rockquarry

A detailed statement with too many facts is not something to put on an Internet forum or any other place where many have access.

(Thats true--which is why I never place all my eggs in one basket. Besides that, they have no clue to my real identity and if they thought so? will be only fooling themselves.)))))

I have filed one such complaint (in Texas). I was impressed that the complaint was handled in a serious and professional manner. However, you must provide them with indisputable, factual information. "He said, she said" won't work.

I know hearsy will not work, but the transportation companies nurse--confirmed to me I was misdiagnosed and im only waiting to have time to get them to fax a copy of the report they were given, and as soon as I get it? im going ahead with plans to get the situation corrected--by whatever means. I dont know if anyone else here has been misdiagnosed? but I would think that any who have--would do whatever it takes to make it right--even to the point of suing. THis nut job dr--has cost me a career I wanted badly--was actually hired for--and has also claimed I cannot have any driving job--unless its pizza delivery

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by wingriderz

Yes and Yes on bolth your questions. Two doctors on complaint to florida board. 1st doc passed me with flying colors D O T physical for truck driveing. With a sign off on eye exam. For Class A license.The very same day went to D M V and flunked the eye test. Went to eye doc same day said he could fix it for me to pass with new glasses. Wrong I had severe catracts in bolth eyes glasses as some here know wont fix that. I end up having catract surgery latter. I filed on both Drs. The one that passed me with flying colors and the one that took money for exam and new glasses that he knew would not help.Bolth Dr. Covered their butts and the state sided with them. In this state the dr would have to kill ya and still say its your fault . that was about 6 years ago.

And its for that reason above--that drs should NOT have that kind of power. Able to screw anyone over who disagrees with them.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by Harkrader

Fired two, wrote complaint about one.

First one was a FAA Aeromedical Examiner. He took "overly long" to check testicles and for hernias. I complained to the FAA and found out there were other complaints against him by women and a couple other men. His Examiner authority was revoked but he continued in business as a physician.

Second was a cardiologist. After bypass surgery, described by other docs as excellent, the cardiologist I was seeing put me on a course of Carvedilol (not sure I spelled that correctly). I got weaker and weaker. He said I needed more of the stuff and doubled the dose. I continued to weaken so he doubled it again. I got to the point where I couldn't bend over without running out of breath, and I was thinking I was going to die. A friend suggested another cardiologist and I went to him. I've never heard one doc criticize another, but I could see this guy was burning mad after he did a complete checkup of me. He took me off the drug and put me on another and I instantly improved.

I worked with a man who, like me, was a pilot in small jets. His company required their pilots to take a physical every 6 months from their own company doc, who was an Aeromedical Examiner. The company required the glucose tolerance test, something FAA did NOT require.

After a couple years with them he was informed he had failed the test, that the doc had reported such to the FAA, and that his Medical Certificate, required to fly, was revoked. He screamed. He had no symptoms and now had a legal fight on his hands. He screamed at the company for making him take a test not required by FAA. The doc said it was mandatory to report failure of the test to FAA. FAA did revoke his MC.

Furious, he went to a special clinic somewhere in Michigan that specialize in diabetes and those tests. They gave him a whole battery of tests and concluded, in writing, that first, he had no diabetes of any kind to any degree; and that the result he got from his employer was likely die to the doc having mis-administered the test.

He took that to his employer and said they could admit to FAA that they had bungled the test or he would sue them for all he could get.

They did inform FAA of the "error". He also demanded they pay for the tests he took, and they agreed. AND he said he refused to ever again take a test from their doc. They agreed.

Though im not greedy, I kind of wonder, if I can make a "threat" of sorts--with the transportation company even after I get cleared with proof--and they still dont change at least-the misdiagnosis? I know now--that as of last week--they are still siding with the idiot who misdiagnosed me--though their own nurse--told me that dr was in error.

I had a similar situation as you did involving meds I was taking when i waas in Austin. My primary care dr--ordered me into St Davids hospital to get a full range of tests done--I was hospitalized and was supposed to be in for several days. Some young bald dr--threw me out the next day never having completed one of the tests I was supposed to get. My Dr is an Indian--and when he found out I was discharged--he turned beet red with anger. About a month later--I passed out a second time and wound upm in the hospital.

I had often wondered if I shsould have sued the young bald dr? My regulat Dr told me I should have--1st time I was told by a dr to sue another one. Well, I noticed I never got billed by St Davids-nor my ins company--for my one night expensive stay there.

[NYlakesider]

Originally Posted by the ringo kid

Though im not greedy, I kind of wonder, if I can make a "threat" of sorts--with the transportation company even after I get cleared with proof--and they still dont change at least-the misdiagnosis? I know now--that as of last week--they are still siding with the idiot who misdiagnosed me--though their own nurse--told me that dr was in error.

I'm on your side friend, but in the medical hierarchy a doctors word is given a heck of a lot more credence than a nurse. Pick your battles well!

[BearBio]

When I was in grad school, we were on COBRA for a while. I went to a Dr because I was at school and two Professors thought I looked jaundiced (One was a PhD in Biology and the other was a PhD in Nursing==I worked in the Science Office). He was Pakistani, I believe. Said I was not jaundiced. I asked for a blood test and he declined, saying HE was the doctor, not them. I responded that, as a Marine Biologist, the one PhD was VERY familiar with hepatitis (occupational hazard), as was the PhD in nursing, AND I had had Hep A while in the Army. He still refused and gave ma a clearance to return to work. Everything worked out "OK" after some time off with bed rest.

Six months later, wife goes in and gets the SAME doctor. She comes home and is REALLY quiet and withdrawn. After several days, she brightens up and explains to me: The doctor had diagnosed her with clamidia. Naturally, she was pissed at me. Two or three days later, he called up and said "Ha, ha!! I was wrong. It's just a yeast affection!"
No apology, no nothing!

Next time I went in, I asked for another Dr.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by kwselke

I'd recommend finding another doctor and forgoing filing formal complaints or filing a lawsuit.

I did not realize your medical issues had been caused by Essential Tremors. Only a handful of doctors I've run into know what they are. If you've had the brain implant yours must have been very bad.

I know there are specialists here in Houston who deal with the issue and do the implants. It's a long round-trip but I've done the Corpus/Houston round trip in a day many times in the past for business.

Oh yes, Essential Tremors run in my family and I've been blessed with them since puberty.

For those reading who have no idea of what Essential Tremors are, it's a non-Parkinson genetically inherited tremor and non-life threatening. An Essential Tremor will not show when the hands are at rest, where a Parkinson tremor will. It's a random firing of neurons which can be annoying to dangerous. The further your hands get away from your body core the harder the tremor is to control. Hand orientation such as palm up palm down can effect the severity of the tremor. If I hold my Glock sideways it may be because my hands are steadier that way, not because I'm being tacti-cool.

IM currently Dr shopping in the entire area. Ill go as far as Houston, Austin, San Antonio-Victoria--or even the Valley if need be?

Tremor run is my family too-but so far just my sister and I. Mine was bad enough to get four stints implanted-battery left side of chest--connecting wires. Left side-because I told my dr I waned to fire my rifles. He had said that moving it to the left--would ensure me continuing to be able to use my rifles. Handguns no problem either side. Had I not told him that? id have the battery on the right side.

I wasny hep to the differences between Essential Tremors and Parkinsons--thank you for the explanation.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by Bekeart

Did NOT file with Medical Board (or what ever their correct name)

Did complain to Humana. (Insurance provider)

Had appointment.
Initial check in and preliminary review by nurse.
Back to waiting room for two hours.
I finally gave up and walked out.
Doctor billed insurance for a FIFTEEN minute consultation.
He never saw me that day.
Reported to this to Humana - mentioned FRAUD ...

No idea what happened.

I will NOT see that doctor again.
Even if there are reports of falling temperatures in Hades.

Bekeart

I mentioned similar stuff to Humana just Friday--after a long discussion, I now see they will take the dr over a patient any day. I also found out they owned concentra0---the place with the quack dr. Also, even humana is trying to push a c-ap machine on me--making deep suggestions on it (for my insomnia) and when I said no--the rep was upset. I went down that route 9 years ago--cost me about $900 for a machine that did not help me at all.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by gman51

You would have to have a clear cut totally documented case and then you still might lose. The group is a close bunch.
I have quit going to doctors because I felt they wanted me to pay for their new Lexus.

I am feeling the saame way about some drs. Im firing santos partly because hes a greedy non-caing dr-and th hell with making him richer off my back. Hes proven to NOT give a damn--well--I will at least see the twit gets something placed in his file-even if nothing happens. The other--I THINK I have enough for a clear cut case--but will not know till I have a chance to go speak with a lawyer. Im NOT one who abuses the system to file for money gains--but imm sick and tired of getting walked on by those who live comfortably. I also know that lawyers play the game as well.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by alwaysoutdoors

I understand your frustration. Doctors that solely have their retirement fund or toy fund in mind when treating OUR health are sickening. I hope you find a new doctor and forget about the old one.

Ill be back tues to finish replying. Ive got a bit more to add.

[kwselke]

Originally Posted by the ringo kid

Tremor run is my family too-but so far just my sister and I. Mine was bad enough to get four stints implanted-battery left side of chest--connecting wires. Left side-because I told my dr I waned to fire my rifles. He had said that moving it to the left--would ensure me continuing to be able to use my rifles. Handguns no problem either side. Had I not told him that? id have the battery on the right side.

I wasny hep to the differences between Essential Tremors and Parkinsons--thank you for the explanation.

I can trace the tremor back on my mother's side of the family. I have it, my brother has it. My mother had it and her brother (my uncle) had it. My grandfather had it. My grandfather's five brothers and two sisters had it. I have no information going back to prior generations.

I've had some success in moderating my tremor by taking Metoprolol, a beta-blocker primarily used as a blood pressure medication. Although I'm not taking it at this time. A couple of adult beverages will normally provide temporary relief. Staying physically fit and getting ample sleep is all I do for my tremor these days.

A side note on the Parkinson's, if you have an Essential Tremor there is a lower chance of you coming down with Parkinson's. It does not rule out Parkinson's. My uncle came down with Parkinson's and passed away in his mid 80s. My mother passed away last year at the age of 92 and her tremor was the worst I've observed, and she had it as far back as I can remember. She basically died of old age.

The tremor is non-life-threatening, but it is a royal pain to live with. I have a T restriction on my drivers license (automatic transmission only). I can drive a manual transmission perfectly well, but the TX DPS examiners see my tremor and think it has a bearing on my ability to drive. It was either accept the restriction or do a road test at every renewal. I acquiesced to the restriction after owning automatic transmission trucks for 20 years. Now I'd like a Cooper Mini and am not allowed to drive a stick.

[Doug M.]

Someone with whom I work had some pretty significant dental surgery, and not only were there serious errors, but the jerk was unresponsive. She's had lots of trouble (infections, pieces of bone left in and working their way out, wires from the work cutting her, all kinds of crud), and her regular orthodontist has had to do a lot of unpleasant stuff to help her. I suspect that this will be a problem and she will have to see another surgeon to un(screw) what the butcher did. She refuses to see or talk to him, and I don't blame her. I wouldn't let that idiot cut a piece of bread.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by PPS1980

Find another doctor. The truth is that the medical board is unlikely to do anything in a He-said situation. It would be a serious waste of time on your part and has the potential to come back and bite you with other doctors. Remember, there is an old joke that is very appropo here: What do you call the guy that graduated last in his medical school class? - Doctor.

I figured as much. But-at least it will be in some file on him. Im lookiing for another dr now-and hopefully in a week or so--will have another Neurologist.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by NYlakesider

I'm on your side friend, but in the medical hierarchy a doctors word is given a heck of a lot more credence than a nurse. Pick your battles well!

Thank you mi amigo. But in this case-its in the drs own handwriting. I dont know how he can dispute himself--so hopefully he gave himself a Columbian necktie.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by BearBio

When I was in grad school, we were on COBRA for a while. I went to a Dr because I was at school and two Professors thought I looked jaundiced (One was a PhD in Biology and the other was a PhD in Nursing==I worked in the Science Office). He was Pakistani, I believe. Said I was not jaundiced. I asked for a blood test and he declined, saying HE was the doctor, not them. I responded that, as a Marine Biologist, the one PhD was VERY familiar with hepatitis (occupational hazard), as was the PhD in nursing, AND I had had Hep A while in the Army. He still refused and gave ma a clearance to return to work. Everything worked out "OK" after some time off with bed rest.

Six months later, wife goes in and gets the SAME doctor. She comes home and is REALLY quiet and withdrawn. After several days, she brightens up and explains to me: The doctor had diagnosed her with clamidia. Naturally, she was pissed at me. Two or three days later, he called up and said "Ha, ha!! I was wrong. It's just a yeast affection!"
No apology, no nothing!

Next time I went in, I asked for another Dr.

I know it would only get me in trouble--but id have wanted to do more than strangle him. Joking is good-his kind aint.

[gman51]

Personally I feel doctors of today are so far from the original idea of healing it isn't even funny.
Doctors of today march to the FDA and AMA handbooks. Require every test possible to make the hospital a profitable non profit scam. Get all the blood work done. Then prescribe drugs that have possible side effects that are worse than what's ailing you. Cut and splice, burn and chemical poison. Have follow up visits to see if need more of the same because of what they just put you through. If you somehow lived through it they feel they did their job. Seldom is the actual cause identified or treated. We are what we eat is the bottom line to our health.

If people only knew how they have been bamboozled from every aspect of their lives by the so called health community. People don't have a clue they are being used as waste disposals. We wonder why we are so fat and sickly.

I recently tried a DO instead of an MD but I found the same type of treatment. Take this pill.......see a specialist. IMO see a dietician that knows how the body works and what we eat will either kill us or keep us healthy. To funny how people say they would never be a garbage collector. They have no clue.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by gman51

Personally I feel doctors of today are so far from the original idea of healing it isn't even funny.
Doctors of today march to the FDA and AMA handbooks. Require every test possible to make the hospital a profitable non profit scam. Get all the blood work done. Then prescribe drugs that have possible side effects that are worse than what's ailing you. Cut and splice, burn and chemical poison. Have follow up visits to see if need more of the same because of what they just put you through. If you somehow lived through it they feel they did their job. Seldom is the actual cause identified or treated. We are what we eat is the bottom line to our health.

If people only knew how they have been bamboozled from every aspect of their lives by the so called health community. People don't have a clue they are being used as waste disposals. We wonder why we are so fat and sickly.

I recently tried a DO instead of an MD but I found the same type of treatment. Take this pill.......see a specialist. IMO see a dietician that knows how the body works and what we eat will either kill us or keep us healthy. To funny how people say they would never be a garbage collector. They have no clue.

Years ago--I fired another Dr--and I really liked her--but she prescribed me 12 different meds to take--six of them were the same thing by another name. I liked her because she spent as much time with you when you wanted it-was easy to approach etc--but--it was rumored that she was getting kickbacks from pharmaceutitcal SP? companies for prescribing what she could. In reality-the Dr I switched too told me that I needed to cancel 8 of the meds i was taking then--or if I continued taking them? id die from them. Same thing happened to one of my uncles too.

[vytoland]

get re-examined by another doctor who is NOT affiliated with the same medical group as the first doctor.

different medical findings may reinstate your employment position.....

[italiansport]

I haven't actually fired anyone but the medical profession is one of the big aggravations i have to deal with today. How many of you have had to sit on hold for 1 hour + while waiting for a human to answer the phone then to be told you've been sent to the wrong extension? I remain convinced that some have decided that dying is a practical alternative to spending endless time waiting on the phone or having shown up on time for a doctors appt. only to have to sit forever because the doctor is running "late"?
Jim

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by Doug M.

Someone with whom I work had some pretty significant dental surgery, and not only were there serious errors, but the jerk was unresponsive. She's had lots of trouble (infections, pieces of bone left in and working their way out, wires from the work cutting her, all kinds of crud), and her regular orthodontist has had to do a lot of unpleasant stuff to help her. I suspect that this will be a problem and she will have to see another surgeon to un(screw) what the butcher did. She refuses to see or talk to him, and I don't blame her. I wouldn't let that idiot cut a piece of bread.

That happened with two friends on mine about a month ago. They are going to do a clss-action lawsuit against la costa ( I call them "costa-lotta" because they do costalotta) dental here in town. They did severe damage to the both of them.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by vytoland

get re-examined by another doctor who is NOT affiliated with the same medical group as the first doctor.

different medical findings may reinstate your employment position.....

I already tried but, on the local level, they arent doing it because of taking that jerks misdiagnosed word, over a doctor who stated fact. If I can get corporate to change that local decision? Im working on that during my off-time. Ill be getting in touch with someone there hopefully on Friday. Also, wheen I get a copy of the misdiagnoses report--im going to seek legal advice. If its good enough to give it a go? i want to sting this 'dr" as badly as i can. Maybe teach him a lesson to be more accurate in the future AND to listen to the patients questions instead of not listeniung --like he did to me each and every time. I found out that Humana Insurance owns Concentra.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by italiansport

I haven't actually fired anyone but the medical profession is one of the big aggravations i have to deal with today. How many of you have had to sit on hold for 1 hour + while waiting for a human to answer the phone then to be told you've been sent to the wrong extension? I remain convinced that some have decided that dying is a practical alternative to spending endless time waiting on the phone or having shown up on time for a doctors appt. only to have to sit forever because the doctor is running "late"?
Jim

Ive had to wait at least an hour several times when trying to deal with the neurologist im firing. Nobody is THAT busy to NOT be able to relay an answer to a simple question--nobody. None of my questions would need a trip to my file to be able to answer.

[fiasconva]

My daughter's best friend did. She was very overweight and her dr. had just lost over 50 lbs himself. He chewed her out about her weight and actually called her a fat pig. She left the office in tears and filed a complaint. He got suspended for 6 months.

[HOUSTON RICK]

I fired my doctor because, although a great doctor, he was a better friend and as I got older, I did not want him knowing and worrying about my actual level of decrepitude.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by fiasconva

My daughter's best friend did. She was very overweight and her dr. had just lost over 50 lbs himself. He chewed her out about her weight and actually called her a fat pig. She left the office in tears and filed a complaint. He got suspended for 6 months.

Someone like him ought to lose his license for a year. Time enough to reflect on his arrogance.