Man, that sucks big time Rick. Nothing like getting the bullshit runaround when it comes to your health. Hope it gets sorted for you soon.
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Man, that sucks big time Rick. Nothing like getting the bullshit runaround when it comes to your health. Hope it gets sorted for you soon.
Don't know if I'd call the entire system broken because one surgeon is being a jackass and not just picking up the phone to talk to the emergency physician. Sounds like a simple phone call between these two would solve everything. Fax? Who still uses a fax?
Sorry to hear about the frustration Rick. Not what you need when dealing with health issues.
Sorry to hear u'r having issues with the health system, & as they say "Patience is a Virtue !"
Don ~ Surgeons are on another level, even after u see them , it a waiting game ! u don't like it go somewhere else ! & if u'r in pain , oxy's are passed out like cotton candy till you have your procedure done & u'r usually a junky by then , a year down the road ! been there many times !
That sucks Rick. Yeah our medical system sucks ass big time.
you got bad advise last week
1) you don't get a referral for knee surgery without imaging...the imaging tells them WTF is wrong and whether it needs surgery or not
2) your regular family doc can/should arrange an MRI quite easily
3) once you have the imaging your family doc will determine what route to take and will arrange a meet up with a surgeon if neccessary
Jodi has had a couple of MRIs in the past 2 years....her new Doc doesn't take chances after what her previous doc neglected to do years ago.....so if there's any worry about an issue he Doc arranges whatever imaging is neccessary
for an MRI....be prepared for 24 hr per day timing.....you could literally have your scan at 4am on a Tuesday
btw....the only time you're on speed-dial with a surgeon (let alone a specialist of any kind) is AFTER they work on you....then you are officially their responsibility....before that, unless you play professional sports....get in line unfortunately
Just finished checking out the floor capacity for a couple of new MRI installations. Those suckers are heavy! 18,000 lbs!
Yup.
Family Doctor
Imaging
Surgeon
The hospital put the images on disc and then I took them to the orthopaedic surgeon.
That sucks - I hope it gets straightened out quickly.
The son of someone on my team dislocated his hip playing hockey (teenager; felt a pop on the ice) on Sunday, went home in pain, hip swelled up and lost leg mobility - he was admitted to hospital that evening and they were talking about surgery on Monday but after draining the joint and MRIs it appeared surgery wasn't needed, and he was discharged on Tuesday afternoon. Not sure if the difference in experience is based on location, doctor affiliated with, etc., but not a good experience for you. I know I've had previous surgery booked faster than I expected, or was ready for. Sounds like one or more of the doctors involved are an issue.