any forum for bad experiences with health care professionals?

[juliekingsley101]

I think there would be more 'business' in a forum like that! Sorry!:)

Julie

[Jolene]

Most people just post it in the forum relevant to their type of care. Also you can go to http://www.doctorscorecard.com/main
and put their info there.

[GUMBY]

I think if a forum was dedicated for the poor experiences everyone went through here, BT would crash again, overload.

[kaylish]

I feel there is enough negativity in the world. It's uplifting to hear about 'positive' experiences especially if you are unwell.I have had very positive experiences with my Doctor and specialists. They have made mistakes, but I have to think about the positive not those mistakes.

[Buttons2]

OK, so I'm weird,everytime I saw the NEVER on this thread I just had to grin;)

I agree with Gumby,we'd crash on overload 'fer sure!

kaylish,you might want to share some of your positive experiences with us....many of us haven't had such an experience ourselves! Beware however,we might just try to find your area of the universe & make it our permanent home!:rolleyes:

Seriously, we know somewhere there MUST be doctors not controlled by HMO's!

Take care everyone,Buttons

[ben]

Hi. I rated my doctors on www.ratemds.com. I've been lucky. All my doctors received high marks. :)

[swirlgirl]

Just wanted to let everyone know about a wonderful experience that my family had at University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital.

My mom was in their Neuro ICU. I have NEVER beeen so impressed as I was by this hospital and their staff. I have been told, during her hospitalization and after, that this is one of the top neuro (my mom had an aneurysm) places in the country. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, was wonderful to us. Security, parking, custodial, etc....were all compassionate to us. Talking to the nurses was damn near like talking to the doctor, they were so skilled and compassionate. My mom did not make it, and honestly, I can say that I never felt like she should have had another opinion, or gone somewhere else. The doctors and staff did everything in their power to help her. They took hard as well when she took a turn for the worse. When it was clear to us that the massive stroke she had suffered would not allow her to live even a semblance of her former life, we made the most difficult decision to remove the tubes and allow nature to take it's course. Throughout this time, the staff were incredibly compassionate and respectful of our wishes and needs.

We were there when my mom passed away, peacefully. They allowed as many of us in the room as we could fit in, at any hour when it came to that point.

So, this comes from someone who is generally cautious about taking doctor's words as gospel and feels strongly that we should ask questions. I just wanted to pass on the good words.....these people geniunely care for their patients and wage a personal war against illness and death. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Swirlgirl

[Buttons2]

Swirlgirl, first let me say I'm sorry for your loss. And it was very thoughtful of you to share this experience with us.

Kudos to a staff that did everything possible for your family!

Take care,Buttons

[Cry Tears]

My husband has battled mouth cancer for too many years now....since 1985 to be exact. When he began this journey once in the hands of an ENT we always felt we were in good hands. Then we switched to an HMO...continued having the best of care. Then back to orinignal ENT...but he retired young to sale his yacht in the San Juans. Now more mouth issues have come up. Terrified this time we figured our good fortune would wear out, we turned to Oregon Health teaching hospital after recomendation by my Endocrinologist.
Boy did we hit the mother lode! This doctor is awesome!
My husband had a biopsy several weeks ago, but it came back precancerous,nothing to worry about.
Well....he had cut out the tiny growth.....but 3 weeks later it was the size of a marble. So my husband cut his business trip in Chicago short, missed the snow storm by hours, so he could have this looked at.
The doctor came in on his time off:eek: to see my husband.
Mind you this is only the 2nd time he's seen him.
He removed this new growth for more biopsy and promised to call us Thursday with a plan of action....hoping against all odds this isn't cancer again.
The doctor doesn't think it is....looks like "bad wound" healing....overgrowth of tissue....but is hard to treat it. May take months to deal with. Its in a radiated area at the original resection site.
We're always uneasy till we learn that its NOT cancer....but then the treatment plan to get rid of this "pest" isn't going to be any fun.
But we're so thankful every single doctor who's treated him has been very wonderful....minus the very first doctor who diagnosed it as a "bite" when in fact it was a deadly form of fast growing cancer.
Blessings
PS...in the mean time I fall apart waiting!:(

[carolad8]

My family had the best experience with my doctors when I had my clipping!
for one, my ns. took time to speak to my family, and answer all of their questions so that they could understand. probably the thing that most impressed me, was that my surgeon himself called my insurance company
for them to approve my stay at the rehab facility to be extendd befor transferring to the nursing home.