New Here, need some answers guys

[SandyW]

I never know whether I'm over reacting, I do take things too personal many times. I like your definition of the doctor, makes me feel good (my mother would say turn the other cheek!) Sandy

[mmglobal]

What's the difference between God and a Neurosurgeon?

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God doesn't think he's a neurosurgeon!

[Gil Denis]

Hi Dale

you took the words wright out of my mouth.

I needed a good laugh today ''

Thank You

Gil

[Terry Allen Blackburn]

Sandy:

I am so sorry about this jerkoff's answers to you. I went to one that was this way prior to me going to Germany. I was so thankful I stayed out of Michigan for any kind of care. It would have ended up like any attempt I have made doing a high end purchase here. I usually spend my hard earned money out of state. I bought my last four vehicles in Minnesota, I bought all of my Rolex watches out of State, cameras, stereo equipment, etc., have been elsewhere. The attitude is amazing when the economy is so poor and the most that will save many of these places is to provide good customer service. Yet poor customer service has become customary in the state so, when these places close their doors for the final time, I have no empathy. I would hope that doctors like this lose patients right and left so people speak with their pocketbooks. You deserve better.

I would recommend that you find another one and, tell the new one about the old one. It might cause him a good laugh and he'll know that you want to be treated compassionately.

Hang in there.

Terry Newton

[Justin]

Sandy,

Sorry for your appointment--too bad you can't ask for a refund. Someone have an ego??? Stories like this (sorry it happened to you) motivate me more to be everything opposite of this doc.

I agree with Terry: find a compassionate physician. Make sure you mention how awful your experience was with the old physician and the reason for seeing the new physician--it will be dictated in your new letter. The old physician should receive a copy of it.

[ImpOssibleOne]

Though it may not suit our needs as ADR seekers/patients, there's nothing inheritently wrong with practicing medicine conservatively. But this guy sounds like he could use a bedside manner refresher. After you get your new Doc, write to the A-hole's office stating why you left. It'll likely go unheeded by Dr. God but his office staff will probably get a kick out of it. I'm sure he treats them likewise.

I was a medical social worker, worked many years in a hospital. If you want a take on a persepctive doc, call the nurses station on the floor where his post op patients are admitted, probably Ortho or Neuro. They'll likely be glad to dish and are the best reference. For the most part, they've no agenda and they see him, his patients, their outcomes, etc. on a consistant basis.
Try to call at a downtime, maybe late evening on a weekend.

I always used to wonder why people didn't do this. Oh, did we have stories to tell!