Doctors Are Easily Offended…

By Marion Algier – THITW/AskMarion

I saw this in our local paper and laughed out loud while simultaneously feeling a twinge inside.  I just asked my gynecological oncologist a few questions about what I thought was a scary ‘next phase’ of treatment for my Cancer. And after having missed by ‘big” next step appointment because of an emergency, she has not called, emailed or rescheduled my appointment.  She had her NP respond to approximately 15 questions I had posed via email, since she missed my appointment, and her response was:

It does not matter why your lymph nodes are swollen.

If the goal is a cure then you need to have the proposed radiation treatment plan.

And perhaps you should get a second opinion, which might help you in your discussion with the (her) hospital radiation oncologist teammate.

Saturday 3/14/2015 Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip

The Tale of Two Different Doctor’s Offices…

TWO DIFFERENT DOCTORS' OFFICES

(Boy, if this doesn't hit the nail on the head, I don't know what does!) 

Two  patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same complaint.   Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.

The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week. 

The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.

Why the different treatment for the two patients?

..... the  FIRST is a Golden Retriever.

..... the  SECOND is a Senior Citizen.

Next time take me to a vet!

**Remember, if/after ObamaCare kicks in completely, people 79 and over will generally only be entitled to pain maintenance care, no major surgeries or expensive long-term treatments, determined by a rationing committee made up of bureaucrats. Also the pool of doctors for everyone is expected to shrink up to 30% while millions more patients are added to the rolls. It will make the scenario above a fond and wished for memory!**

h/t to Patricia Gillenwater

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