Would you ever

Jo1313 · ‎02-02-2021

Report a doctor to the head of their department

for treating you as if you were stupid?

KingstonMom · ‎05-20-2023

No, I wouldn't. I think Dr.s must assume you know nothing about a particular ailment/treatment, with so many these days resorting to the internet for their 'medical knowledge'.

I would want my Dr. to assume I'm stupid and tell me everything I need to know!

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

No, change MD's.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

I'm mulling it over. My dentist's new hygienist treats me like I'm deaf and senile....sorta speaks loud "baby talk" to me.

Since I've been a patient there for over 20 years, I seriously think I should say something....

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jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@Jo1313

Before I would report him / her, I would confront the doctor directly on his/ her treatment of you. Did the doctor realize that this was how their behavior came across ?

Then I would restate why you made the comment or question put to the doctor. Do you understand why I made the comment or asked the question.... Etc.

Only then would I report the doctor. If the doctor is a specialist and the "best" in that specialty, you may want to rethink your options.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@Jo1313 wrote:
Report a doctor to the head of their department
for treating you as if you were stupid?

Yes and I have. After a second heart attack I had a cardiologist who consistently disparaged me because my cholesterol was not perfect. He wanted unrealistic numbers and constantly chastised me for eating too little. One day he brought me close to tears so I went over his head to the head of the group and head of the hospital cardiac unit. He was wonderful and set me up with a kind doctor who is the very best. BTW, he also treated Susan Lucci when she had her heart attacks. The man is a life saver and I cannot say enough about him.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

It depends on what he said to me. Many doctors, especially older ones, can be short and snippy to patients and everyone else. I worked in healthcare for 40 years. If I had a dollar for every doctor who talked down to me, I'd be wealthy today. But I would never accept demeaning, insulting or bullying. It was actually a doctor who told me that when first started working. If you feel you have cause to complain, I would not go to the department head. I'd lodge a written complaint with the president of the hospital and with the director of human resources. Don't get overly emotional. Don't write a novel. Just explain the circumstances and what was said to you.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@KingstonMom wrote:
No, I wouldn't. I think Dr.s must assume you know nothing about a particular ailment/treatment, with so many these days resorting to the internet for their 'medical knowledge'.

I would want my Dr. to assume I'm stupid and tell me everything I need to know!

@KingstonMom I could be wrong but I'm assuming that the OP means the doctor in question had a very patronizing manner with her.

I would hate if any of my doctors spoke to me that way. Of course I would want them to explain things well. It's how the message is delivered.

Jo1313 · ‎02-02-2021

@ahoymate wrote:
No, change MD's.

Dr.'s here are few and far between..

"Specialists" like this one seem to take the job bcause it offered a huge bonus to come here.

As soon as their "contracts" are over the leave like a fly in the night. So there is one "specialist" in the field if you're lucky.

This person knew almost nothing about my condition.I said google it!.. I was the lucky one... of the 1 in 100,000 that get this.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Report a doctor to the head of their department

for treating you as if you were stupid?

@jlkz wrote:
@Jo1313

Before I would report him / her, I would confront the doctor directly on his/ her treatment of you. Did the doctor realize that this was how their behavior came across ?

Then I would restate why you made the comment or question put to the doctor. Do you understand why I made the comment or asked the question.... Etc.

Only then would I report the doctor. If the doctor is a specialist and the "best" in that specialty, you may want to rethink your options.

@Jo1313

I'd like to know what's behind the reluctance to discuss this directly with the MD and think "reporting" them is a better option. Do you have trouble standing up for yourself?

I agree with @jlkz .

We're all grownups here and the first step is always talking to the person you feel is problematic.

Obviously I know little about the background or how long you've had this doctor. However, not saying anything to the doc and then going to their superior seems a bit childish to me.

JMO, of course.