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In reply to the discussion: Was my doctor negligent? Your opinions please. [View all]bunnies
(15,859 posts)61. Ive had an mri of my right wrist as well...
which showed OA in my wrist and thumb joints (though not as severe as my elbow). Its also suspected in my right shoulder, though Ive yet to have tests confirm that. In fact, I recently saw her about my shoulder pain and she said it was nothing. Didnt even bother to write it as the reason for my visit on that day. Thats how incompetent she is. Ive also recently tested positive for a genetic marker shared by 90% of people with arthritis. Because of that I now know to expect more joints to be affected.
She has yet to acknowledge that I had either OA or tendonosis prior to the most recent testing. And I had no idea that OA was related to breaking bones. She didnt tell me any of that. I wouldnt be in this situation if she had.
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Don't waste time finding a lawyer that specializes in medical malpractice.
Baitball Blogger
Aug 2013
#41
I doubt it... Not knowing exactly what the first physician said, it is hard to say, but
hlthe2b
Aug 2013
#6
I never said it was "fair". You asked if the physician would likely be guilty of negligence.
hlthe2b
Aug 2013
#15
It is possible that might well have already been the case, had you seen the orthopod at the time
hlthe2b
Aug 2013
#20
"telling you that you had a break in the past is not inconsistent with telling you
hlthe2b
Aug 2013
#34
Her original injury was of the elbow, which if untreated, almost assuredly will lead to DJD.
hlthe2b
Aug 2013
#32
From what you've written, I would certainly seek out an attorney. But be extra-vigilant in
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#19
Unwritten and completely unlawful blacklists that have existed probably forever.
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#38
I'm sorry to say that I agree completely. It's all terribly wrong, but most people
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#50
I am a lawyer, but I am not your lawyer, so, let me give you this non-legal advice:
msanthrope
Aug 2013
#45
Did your previous provider look at the actual x-ray, or read the interpretation
Aristus
Aug 2013
#59
Did you challenge your worker's comp denial? I think it is standard practice
Glimmer of Hope
Aug 2013
#82