Re: Question about something my pain doctor did


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On Mon, 28 May 2007 18:19:41 GMT, "cllmd" <cllmd@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


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On Sun, 27 May 2007 20:58:11 GMT, Mike Berkowitz
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On 27 May 2007 09:44:09 -0700, Michael B <baughfam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I'd bet on him looking for Adie's Pupil. Or possibly diplopia
and proper tracking.
If indeed it was a migraine rather than a cluster headache.

On May 25, 1:12 am, Mike Berkowitz
<mkb...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I happened to have a headache the day of my ESI follow up so I was
wearing very dark sunglasses. (Let's leave out the part where he did
not know about the procedure he performed and the complication he
reported to my wife.) I tell him I have a headache. He takes my
pulse
and tells me it is 104, way too high. I remind him I have a headache
and my pulse and blood pressure often go up. He then asks me why I
am
wearing my sunglasses during the exam. I again tell him I am having
a
headache and my eyes are light sensitive. He asks me to take them
off.
He looks at my eyes and has me follow his fingers. What was he
checking for with the eye-finger test?

( I am a little concerned he does not know about light sensitivity
with migraines - it is documented in my records)

Mike


He never got closer than two feet and just barely looked at my eyes. I
have had neurological exams and this was nothing like past
experiences. Besides, he isn't a neurologist, neurosurgeon or
ophthalmologist. He acted suspicious and only considered looking at my
eyes after he took my pulse. Afterwards he made no comment other than
I should keep an eye on my pulse. I again reminded him I had a
headache and that it was normal for me. I would think he would at
least be versed in headaches as a board certified pain specialist.

Mike


Hey Mike,

Those facts put his "examination" in an entirely new light. I thought
I'd seen it all, but never encountered this long distance exam~
I did see one who remained far acrpss the room, with the door open
the entire time. I later learned that
he'd been in some trouble for sexual harrassment.

Sorry for wandering. It sure sounds as if he was looking for signs of
drug use in your case. If he'd ever had a whopper of a head ache,
he'd know that you'd take whatever held any promise of even relieving
it a bit.

codeee


I slugged a doctor once for unzipping my pants.

It was my first visit to him, as i was new to an HMO....wanted to discuss
my
head with him before it went batnuts (early 90's...wasn't everyday then.)
Happen to have had a wonky stomach that day and said so to the nurse when
she took my vitals. Have a history of ulcer.

So Dr. came in, stated his name, told me to lie back on the table and
started to undo my pants. I slugged him. (it was more of a back-handed
slap...just feels good to say i slugged a doctor.) I told him that i was
an
adult and capable of following directions. If he wanted my pants
unzipped,
i would do that.

May i state here that i knew that there was NO sexual intent nor did i
feel
sexually threatened (been raped twice....i knew sexual threat.) He had
no
prurient interest. But no boyfriend was gonna undo my pants, and no
doctor
was either.

He looked completely taken aback, asked me to undo my pants, which i did.
He went on with the exam, wrote a script and left. I ended up writing a
letter to the HMO, describing the incident. Also let them know i knew
there
was no sexual intent. My concern was that this man was gonna end up in a
lawsuit if he didn't change his ways. Got a letter back from the doctor
apologizing for the action....big whoop.

I also got a new doctor :-)

Dunno why i wrote this....just felt like it...

Deep peace,
Lavon


Hee...Good ON ya Lavon!

You may have saved this clueless wonder from a lawsuit, and he
obviously needed some lessons in "beside manner". I think many
have had to urge to give a well deserved slug to one, but you DID
it. My Heroine!

I wish I'd have had your pluck. Years ago, one used to putz around
asking the usual questions, while strolling around the exam room,
then suddenly LUNGE at my chest
under my shirt with his stethoscope!
This was standard procedure every month
until I found another, and I never knew at what point in the interview
this would happen.
It was disconcerting to say the least, but since I was not disrobed,
I didn't make an issue of it. I'm certain that if he'd tried to
remove clothing - I too, would have expressed some strong objection!

I totally agree. Never has a Dr started to disrobe me without firstly asking
me to remove the clothing. Then he would only help if I asked,..and I'm a
man. With females, they should be even more sensative by having a nurse or
female assistant to help if needed.

Jason


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