There is no expert with 100% accuracy
For them it may be only a fraction, but for us its always 100%
Last week we ran from pillar to post to find out the right expert to guide on father's health condition, and subsequent treatment plan. And after consulting to several experts, we have found out that, every expert has their own way of diagnosis and prescribe different medicines, based on what they feel is right. And some even go to the extent of blunder and prescribe medicines that even can have fatal consequences, but there is no way you can hold them accountable. Dad went through such a blunder, thanks to our common sense to save him and bring back to normalcy. The doctor had prescribed some medicines that made him severe dehydrate and cough, and fell unconscious, after finishing his lunch. This happened after taking the new medicines for just two days, from my last post. He even did not told us to monitor him but I was cautious to ask Mom to look after him every now and then, as there were some new medicines. We stopped the new medicines, and it took 3 days to bring him back to normalcy, but his fear level increased. When I went back to the hospital and asked the Doctor telling him that his new medicines has caused such effect, his immediate response was that, it could have been a brain stroke, so you need to consult Neurology immediately - if you believe such crap , then you will traverse that wrong path again. So we decided to go to different experts and seek their opinion to choose the right path.
One of the hospital seemed to be in a pathetic state, you can see a bucket being kept to collect the water drops falling from the ceiling. But we still went there, because we were told, he is the best Cardiologist in the city. The administration staff were pretty bad, as they did not inform us the right time and made us wait for 3 hours.
Our experience with that doctor was pretty bad as well, with the doctor prescribing medicines for sugar, even though dad does not have diabetes. I felt he was very casual in his diagnosis saying he is already very old aged, but hey, we know that and did not go to hear that. We are never going back to the hospital again and would not even recommend anyone to go there. They charge a very little, just ₹50, but that should not be the driving factor for anyone, risking life.
The next two experts we consulted were pretty good and we liked the way they demonstrated and answered to all our questions. The first doctor belonged to Manipal Hospital and the second doctor is the famous one in Care Hospital, who had fitted the pacemaker on him. I always feel, a good doctor should have patience to answer to our queries, instead of asking us to blindly follow his prescription. Both of them reduced his medicines, saying a clear NO to surgery and advised him to drink less water. And they also confirmed there is no immediate risk, and it can be managed with medicines, as surgery has greater risk. I even booked and went ahead with a video consultation with one famous surgeon from Narayana Hospital, Bangalore who also advised in similar line - continue with medicine and NO surgery. So we are relieved to have a plan in place knowing all the pros and cons - Dad never maintained a healthy lifestyle, so its very difficult now to put him in any schedule. So let him live the rest of his life happily the way he wants.
Interestingly, I found out a shocking fact when we consulted the doctor who had operated on him for fitting the pacemaker in 2010. The first doctor whose medicine had made him unconscious belongs to the same hospital, and I came to know that he gives incentives to the support staff (kind of bribe) to redirect patients of the famous doctor to him. And this was the very reason, the support staffs diverted us on the very first day, when we actually wanted to consult the operating surgeon.
There is no proof of these malpractices being done under the hood - nobody bothers about what happens afterwards - all they want is your money. Everyone wants to consult the best, but we do not have enough best for everyone, the sad ground reality. And some people take the advantage of the situation, to make some money out of this. I am sure, they won't be able to enjoy the money earned in this unethical way - after all someone is watching us all.
It's always good to take 2-3 opinions from different experts and do a little research on your own to make sure, their treatment plan is in line with patient's need. Our loss is always 100% for us, even though it could be a fraction in their statistics.
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You are perfectly right. It is hard for one to actually see someone that is perfect. It is only the truth that is perfect
True sir. In terms of risky health conditions, it needs more than 1 person to consult the result.😊
I am very sorry, dear friend @sanjeevm, for the decompensation that your father has suffered due to the malpractice of the medical professional. Thank goodness you had it under control and detected this medical negligence in time.
What you say is very true. You should always consult several professionals to get a better picture.
I sincerely hope that your father is well and is properly medicated.
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I could see the bucket on the floor to collect rain, and immediately you see that, it just gives you the signal that such a hospital might not have the best doctor, like they rumored him to be. It's best to actually get a lot of opinion. I've seen over 5 doctors for my condition and only one doctor understood what was happening to me at least to a 80% level. The rest just wants to push a medications on you. At the end of the day, we just have to be smart by ourselves
Exactly, I wonder, people who do not understand anything, must be going through pain and despair.
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Exactly...what we want is professionalism. It's not something about bargaining or being economic, it's more about health and life.....
Yes sir, at this age generally even normal surgery is not recommended by doctors.
They are literally playing with the lives of people. They should be reported to the appropriate authority.....
Yes, Sir, karma is real.....one day it hits back heavily.
I pray for the good health of your Dad. He is quite healthy, he just needs the right schedule. Everything will be fine.
Thank you.
Jai Jagannath
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Thank you so much for kind words..hopefully he survives few more years happily.
Sure...
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When it comes to health, it is necessary to take more than one opinion. Sometimes taking an opinion can be harmful. @sanjeevm
In such a risky situation, you have acted very wisely and courageously. You have to be praised, doctors panic first, and relatives do everything to save their loved ones, whatever the doctor says. We got to learn a lot from both of your blogs. I pray to God that your father's health gets better as soon as possible. May God give him good health.
Thank you.
You can just imagine the rubbish, does it mean that the medical personnels are incompetent or what? Hmm.
You have taken a wise decisiin by checking with another Doctor. Medical field is more or less a business establishment, presently. Money comes in first rather than health of a patient. So pathetic condition.
They forget all the ethics.
Very true
Some doctors can be very funny. I so much dislike it when doctors are beginning to act like they are incompetent and it’s sad that these doctors collect bribe so patients can be referred to that first doctor
It is practically saying that the first doctor has been the one indirectly treating him then
I imagine that you felt bad and well, what you say is true. Every specialist prescribes medications according to their knowledge, but they must always take into account the patient's history and whether the new medications contain components that affect their health.
My friend just went through something similar. He went to several specialists and no one could figure out what was wrong with him. It was just by chance that he happened upon a doctor who ran the right tests and it was nearly too late for him. He is recovering now, but it has been a long road for him.
And that too after spending a lot, you can't even hold these doctors accountable.
No, you can't. The problem is we trust them to be the experts, so it feels wrong to doubt them or look for a second opinion.
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I'm sorry to hear about your father's experience. It's a tough reminder that we have to be our own advocates in healthcare. Glad you trusted your instincts and got him the care he needed. I am happy he is doing better now.. Weldone
It feels like the healthcare system can be challenging nowadays, as not all professionals prioritize patient well-being over profit.
I think it's essential to stay vigilant, seek multiple opinions, and trust your instincts to ensure that your loved ones receive the best possible care. Your proactive approach and caution are commendable, especially in situations where a single misstep can have serious consequences.
I'm glad to hear that your father's health is improving after such a difficult experience.
I agree that it's always required to have the second opinion before going for any major treatment and it's sad that now hospitals try to make money out the situation.
Manipal hospital is good and I have a good experience with their doctors. It's expensive but it's ok because when it's about health then money is the second priority. Hope your father is doing good now..
Yes, he is doing good now.
Omg...Dr gives the medicine for sugar...
Same happened with my dad...Dr started their high bp medicine....Even though they do not have this problem, they still started it....this is really ridiculous
And they have always a reason to justify, if you ask them.
True
I am really so sorry for what your father is really passing through. Stay strong dear friend and trust me everything will be fine
I'm sorry you had to go through all that. I agree that it is very difficult to find good doctors, and even those can make mistakes as well. Getting multiple opinions is really the best thing we can do as regular patients.
You have hit the key point of the publication, friend, it is what each specialist considers correct at the moment, but many details about your father's health must be taken into account before taking any medication.
He's lucky to have you to pester the doctors and NOT take the advice of dodgy doctors!
In Australia there's a LOT more scrutiny and accountability. The papers are always full of what happens when doctors don't fulfil their obligations, such as children going through a check and being sent home with a gastro diagnosis and then dying of a heart attack! But there's always a process to take hospitals to court for doing the wrong thing. It's usually due to doctors being overworked and hospitals being overstaffed.
Which is an administration issue, I wonder, why the govt never takes it seriously. Health and Education should always have best services.
I wish your father's health, he is suffering from complex problems. The side effects of the medicine appear to make the condition more dangerous
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