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[Shorty2U]

From the OP thanks for the replies.

She did not call because although he felt ill, he did not feel that bad until Monday morning. He was active doing things over a 2 weeks time, but short of breath which is why the tests were ordered in the first place.

Then he went downhill Monday morning and couldn't breathe or walk but a few steps. So they went to the ER.

To add YEARS AGO everyone I knew in my family who had heart disease and there were many (Including my own mother) were not allowed to leave if there was something that bad showing up on the tests. Now days everything moves in slow motion and or it seems they don't care.

So you say be proactive and I agree one should be pro active. But take it from me- That doesn't always work as baddest dog said above. As far as my own dad I was proactive and was told he had dementia PERIOD, next thing hes in kidney failure and then dead within weeks. I don't want to get into that now its too upsetting but take it from me a lot of times Drs write off the elderly and believe it or not people don't do their jobs like they used to.

Last but not least- Baddest dog, I hope and pray you get to the bottom of everything. Its disgusting how you are being treated.

[NoelSeven]

On 11/12/2014 Shorty2U said:

From the OP thanks for the replies.

She did not call because although he felt ill, he did not feel that bad until Monday morning. He was active doing things over a 2 weeks time, but short of breath which is why the tests were ordered in the first place.

Then he went downhill Monday morning and couldn't breathe or walk but a few steps. So they went to the ER.

To add YEARS AGO everyone I knew in my family who had heart disease and there were many (Including my own mother) were not allowed to leave if there was something that bad showing up on the tests. Now days everything moves in slow motion and or it seems they don't care.

So you say be proactive and I agree one should be pro active. But take it from me- That doesn't always work as baddest dog said above. As far as my own dad I was proactive and was told he had dementia PERIOD, next thing hes in kidney failure and then dead within weeks. I don't want to get into that now its too upsetting but take it from me a lot of times Drs write off the elderly and believe it or not people don't do their jobs like they used to.

Last but not least- Baddest dog, I hope and pray you get to the bottom of everything. Its disgusting how you are being treated.

Shorty, that's the whole point. She didn't call when she should have called.

[hyacinth003]

On 11/12/2014 wookie said:

I have to support the medical community. If it weren't for excellent medical care, my mom would not be here. She has multiple heart problems, and though there is nothing more medicine can do for her, the various care she has received up to now has allowed her to live far longer than she would have otherwise. Our family is grateful to medical professionals.

Thank you!

Hyacinth, RN

[bells4me]

I have been blessed with my family having excellent doctors & medical care. In the last 3 weeks my father, daughter & niece have all had exams & serious surgeries. My dad is having a second round next week (he's 94). My daughter's test came out clear. I think if you don't get results from tests you need to call & hound them. Luckily we didn't have to.

[Kalli]

The medical community has worked hard to treat my elderly parents over the years (and through several health threats) BUT my dad lectures me all the time, saying that it was his and Mom's responsibility to develop a good relationship with their PCPs. Communication is very important, and so is trying hard to be as healthy as you can be and making sure your dr. knows you're doing your part in that area and that your health is the most important thing to you. It really takes a team approach.

Dad claims many folks don't realize this, especially the elderly. Some seem to simply accept whatever they're told by the dr and aren't proactive. When this happens we all hope the drs. and other health professionals pick up the slack but that happens sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

To the OP: I'm sorry this happened to your friend's husband. Sending prayers for him. I do think health professionals are human and make mistakes. Some of us will suffer for that, sadly. But it's always better to be aware, knowledgeable and ready to stand up for yourself. What else is more important than our health?

-Kalli

[ROMARY]

'All in all', sometimes it's just the office personnel. Maybe forgetting to make that call, or possibly tried, and meant to call again at a later time. That's why it's always best to have a daily ledger, checking off all phone calls as they are being made. Could be just as simple as that!