Just Got A Shocker From My Doctor Today!

Where did you get that Do not Resuscitate form ? Thanks. I need to get my life in order but I'm a "master procrastinator".
PVC~ I got my form from my hospital in Florida, I gave a copy to my doctor ( required in FL ) I don‘t know if every state has there own.
 
Sounds like your doctor has a political interest in placing the blame. If not, it's the first time I've heard of a doctor mingling political with medical comments. And I'm appalled to hear of the constant misrepresentation of medical procedures for the sole purpose of extracting money from patients.

I've had a few procedures, over my lifetime, and all seemed to have had a beneficial effect on whatever problem that I was having. Overall I have been well satisfied with my medical care including the prompt responses to any problems I've encountered. Sorry that so many of you are suffering from dishonest and sub-standard care. Isn't there a state medical board overseeing doctors and medical facilities, in your state?
 

Good for you!

I had an ENT doctor. I've had chronic mastoiditis since I was 5 and need to have my ears cleaned at least every 4 months. He would use a ''scraper'' and a suction type instrument to remove the wax and clear the ear canals. He would bill it as ''surgery'' and charge Medicare $4000 per visit, on top of the ''office visit'' charge. It bothered me but I was afraid to confront him. So I wrote to Medicare and told them about it. I never got a reply from Medicare but I noticed he no longer said it was surgery and his fee was much lower. Of course, Medicare never paid him the $4000, so I don't know why he did it.
It's called greed
 
Sounds like your doctor has a political interest in placing the blame. If not, it's the first time I've heard of a doctor mingling political with medical comments. And I'm appalled to hear of the constant misrepresentation of medical procedures for the sole purpose of extracting money from patients.

I've had a few procedures, over my lifetime, and all seemed to have had a beneficial effect on whatever problem that I was having. Overall I have been well satisfied with my medical care including the prompt responses to any problems I've encountered. Sorry that so many of you are suffering from dishonest and sub-standard care. Isn't there a state medical board overseeing doctors and medical facilities, in your state?

Much of Medicare was set up to work on the honor system. Unfortunately greed trumps honor in many cases.

I recently moved and changed doctors. Got established with new doctor just last week. Your doctor sounds like he is pushing his own agenda. In case this is a regional thing, I and my doctor are in Polk Co., FL
 
Sounds like your doctor has a political interest in placing the blame. If not, it's the first time I've heard of a doctor mingling political with medical comments. And I'm appalled to hear of the constant misrepresentation of medical procedures for the sole purpose of extracting money from patients.

I've had a few procedures, over my lifetime, and all seemed to have had a beneficial effect on whatever problem that I was having. Overall I have been well satisfied with my medical care including the prompt responses to any problems I've encountered. Sorry that so many of you are suffering from dishonest and sub-standard care. Isn't there a state medical board overseeing doctors and medical facilities, in your state?
Yes, there are medical & dental boards that are supposed to oversee doctors & dentists.
Unfortunately, they are comprised of....doctors & dentists, who are there to provide an illusion of protecting patients, while protecting doctors & dentists.
How do I know? Years ago, I had a dentist who was previously my family dentist that I trusted for years. He did 4 of my root canals & 6 of my crowns; he did excellent work. My experience is described below; it's worth reading:

When I needed a bridge replaced due to infection under a supporting tooth, I went to him. He immediately tried to sell me a $7,000.00 implant instead. After he described the implant procedure, I said, "That's a lot of invasive & expensive work just to replace a bridge. I'd like to research it before I decide. One of the things I found out was that diabetics (like myself) have a much higher chance of unsuccessful dental implants - &, of course the implant would have to be removed - more surgery, more trauma, more risk of infection &, of course losing $7,000.00.
He got very frustrated & said, "Well, I can just replace the bridge if you want; it's only $3,000.00." I said OK.

But while he was getting the area ready for the bridge, he again started the hard sell on the implant. I wanted to leave, but the area was grinded down & I didn't want to leave & find another dentist in that condition.
Two weeks later, he cemented the permanent bridge & when the anesthetic wore off, I saw that the bridge was far too short, leaving a big gap between my upper & lower teeth. That makes it impossible to chew on that side. (That was his way of teaching me a lesson about not doing what he wanted). I was FURIOUS; the bridge would have to be done again by another dentist (of course).
I showed him the bridge (which he could tell was bad when he installed it) & he blamed ME, saying my teeth must have shifted. I suggested he tell that one to the tooth fairy. He refused to refund me the $3,000.00 so I could have another dentist re-do the bridge.

I disputed the charge on my credit card & also filed a complaint with the Dental Board & sent photos of the bad bridge. The Dental Board replied: "Although the work was unprofessional, we don't get involved with such issues unless the dentist commits a crime." I said, "Fine. You're useless; you protect dentists, not patients."
I had to wait 1 year to allow the area to heal completely - chewing only on one side.

The story got better: While I was shopping for another dentist to re-do the bridge, a dentist looked at it & said, "Who the hell did that bridge? It's the worst I've ever seen in my 25 years as a dentist.......It's impossible to eat on your whole left side....I hope you're not going to let him get away with it."
When I told him the dentist's name, his whole face got WHITE. I figured it out after a few seconds; he was related to my other dentist.
After he recovered sufficiently, he said, "Well....you know.....sometimes in life, bad things happen & you just have to forget about it & move on."
I said, "Yeah...after you find out your relative did it, I should forget about it & move on....when it's not YOUR teeth, YOUR health & YOUR $3,000.00." After telling him "You're as bad as he is," I left.

A couple of days later, the original idiot dentist phoned me & said, "After consulting with my cousin, I will give you a refund so you can have another dentist re-do the bridge." Yeah....his cousin told him I'm shopping for another dentist & they're all seeing his "work" & ruining his reputation. THAT bothered him; not his incompetent work.
Another dentist did the bridge, which has been good so far - 16 years.
 
Had a talk with my doctor and told him I was 72 and did not want any more breast tests or colon tests. If I notice a lump or a change in my body I will tell him and then we will decide if I want any testing done. After 3 brain attacks and living with late effects cva, I have had enough. He said he understood and would abide with my wishes. They asked one time if I had the living will etc and I said yes. My daughters have the paperwork and they never asked again. I check my explanation of benefits after they pay my claims to be sure they have not billed for something I did not get. I worked for 15 years with claims and know how they should be billed and paid.
 
I was told today I must bring my living will and power of attorney documents in for my next check up visit. I asked why and she said, "blame Obama." I said "since when?" She replied, "Since he got it passed?" I told her I have never had the required since he got elected eleven years ago. She said they are tightening the belt. She added mammograms are now mandatory for women annually if they want medical care. Has anyone had any similar notices with their personal physicians?
Such a crock. I live in the Houston area and I was in my doctor's office today for annual blood work. She asked if I wanted a mammogram and I said, "no." End of discussion.
 
I went for a cataract surgery a couple of years ago. During the intake process the nurse asked me if I had a DNR. I said, "For a cataract surgery? Are you kidding? If I code on the table you'd better break out the paddles and anything else you can find in that operating room."

The anesthesiologist came into the OR just before the surgery and reviewed the notes with me. She said, "No DNR?" I told her that was correct. She went, "Whew!" and said, "Boy does that make my job easier!" Not the response I'd expected.

I went in for that procedure as a completely healthy woman in my 60s. No way was I giving them permission to turn their heads if things went sideways. My husband has POA and was in the waiting room no more than 50 yards from the OR. If a disaster occurred, decisions were to be his call, not theirs.

Does anyone else sometimes feel like we're being given the bum's rush to exit the planet with all the pressure to provide DNRs? (The medical box checkers ask me about it every time I go to an appointment.) My family knows what I want and have been given the power to make those decisions. No need for a disinterested surgeon, anesthesiologist, or other medical person to choose for me.

Thanks but no thanks.
 
The original post in this topic, raises other issues for me, in addition to the ones already raised by others.

I don't like a doctor to put political spins on what they tell me, during my medical appointments. They should leave politics out of that space.

Also, as I understand it, her info was not correct anyway.... in many ways.
The current pressure on doctors to bring up mammograms, and document and future planning, etc, with patients more often,
was based on, making preventative services more available to the people who WANT them, and letting more people know they are more easily accessible, due to being covered by more insurances, etc., IF they choose and need them.
 
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One of the weirdest things a Doctor ever said to me was a few years ago. He wanted me to have an MRI for an ear problem I was having. I asked if we could put it off for a few weeks because my Daughter was getting married in a few days. His reply was "No we better do it now because if it's what I think it is you won't be around for the wedding." No I didn't go for the test and I immediately started to see another Doctor.
 
Not only is frdog44 a boy child, he is also a cleb: the site posted his avatar
on web page-huba, huba.

Went to podiatrist to have toenails cut. He finished, then stated I need to give you this medicine.
"why?"
"yes, I need to give you this medicine (injection)"
"medicine for what?"
(He standing there with syringe in his hand.)
"What's in the syringe?"
"Medicine."
He refused to tell me what was in the syringe or why he wanted to inject me.

I told him he was a fee building hunk of #$@& and would tell everyone I
could, 'Your a thief."
If he injected this 'medicine' he can bill insurance for $350.00.

I talked to several old farts to spread the word, but they do not go to podiatrist.
This alleged podiatrist has three offices in different towns.

I have called Medicare before on thieving physicians-got Ho-Hum responses of 'Well look into it.'

These 'toenail' docs go to school for 4 years, just checked googol they make from 86-222k per year. Yea, some take advance degrees and can do surgery; but that is a heck of a lot for toenail clippers.
 
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Oh no, your doctor IS reading the fine print. S/he will be able to bill Medicare for the mammogram, whether you needed one or not.
Exactly the reason for most tests - whether useful or not. Also the reason for blood draws every couple of hours while you're in the hospital. You'll notice the nurse goes right to the computer after each draw - notation for billing each time.
 
One of the weirdest things a Doctor ever said to me was a few years ago. He wanted me to have an MRI for an ear problem I was having. I asked if we could put it off for a few weeks because my Daughter was getting married in a few days. His reply was "No we better do it now because if it's what I think it is you won't be around for the wedding." No I didn't go for the test and I immediately started to see another Doctor.
And here you are, still alive and well!
 
It's interesting that there are complaints (justified) about doctors doing more tests than necessary. Much of this is because of the fear of being sued for not being "thorough."

If (likely when) we destroy our healthcare by going to single payer we won't have to worry about too many tests. We will get far fewer.

Rick
 


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