Post whatever is on your mind!!

[Blackmare]

Man, that sucks big time Rick. Nothing like getting the bullshit runaround when it comes to your health. Hope it gets sorted for you soon.

[RedSN]

Our medical system is broken.

Don't know if I'd call the entire system broken because one surgeon is being a jackass and not just picking up the phone to talk to the emergency physician. Sounds like a simple phone call between these two would solve everything. Fax? Who still uses a fax?

Sorry to hear about the frustration Rick. Not what you need when dealing with health issues.

[CON VERT]

Sorry to hear u'r having issues with the health system, & as they say "Patience is a Virtue !"

Don ~ Surgeons are on another level, even after u see them , it a waiting game ! u don't like it go somewhere else ! & if u'r in pain , oxy's are passed out like cotton candy till you have your procedure done & u'r usually a junky by then , a year down the road ! been there many times !

[Scrape]

That sucks Rick. Yeah our medical system sucks ass big time.

[WTF]

Our medical system is broken. Left hospital a week ago last Sunday with a surgeon referral. The surgeon will not make an appointment because A, have not had an MRI yet but emmerg will not order saying it has to come from surgeon. B, surgeon will not make appointment without it and will not accept the referral form doc filled out and requires a different one. Back to emmerg, doc there says I have everything required and need to follow up with surgeon again. Best part, surgeon's office does not answer the phone nor do they return calls unless you've first faxed through copy of imaging plus form they claim is needed (instructions are recorded). Left with making appointment with family doctor to see if he will order an MRI and refer me to someone else.

you got bad advise last week

1) you don't get a referral for knee surgery without imaging...the imaging tells them WTF is wrong and whether it needs surgery or not
2) your regular family doc can/should arrange an MRI quite easily
3) once you have the imaging your family doc will determine what route to take and will arrange a meet up with a surgeon if neccessary

Jodi has had a couple of MRIs in the past 2 years....her new Doc doesn't take chances after what her previous doc neglected to do years ago.....so if there's any worry about an issue he Doc arranges whatever imaging is neccessary

for an MRI....be prepared for 24 hr per day timing.....you could literally have your scan at 4am on a Tuesday

btw....the only time you're on speed-dial with a surgeon (let alone a specialist of any kind) is AFTER they work on you....then you are officially their responsibility....before that, unless you play professional sports....get in line unfortunately

[RedSN]

Just finished checking out the floor capacity for a couple of new MRI installations. Those suckers are heavy! 18,000 lbs!

[Armen]

Yup.

Family Doctor
Imaging
Surgeon

The hospital put the images on disc and then I took them to the orthopaedic surgeon.

[92redragtop]

Yup.

Family Doctor
Imaging
Surgeon

The hospital put the images on disc and then I took them to the orthopaedic surgeon.

Mine followed a similar process, and I got to keep the MRI discs.

[92redragtop]

Our medical system is broken. Left hospital a week ago last Sunday with a surgeon referral. The surgeon will not make an appointment because A, have not had an MRI yet but emmerg will not order saying it has to come from surgeon. B, surgeon will not make appointment without it and will not accept the referral form doc filled out and requires a different one. Back to emmerg, doc there says I have everything required and need to follow up with surgeon again. Best part, surgeon's office does not answer the phone nor do they return calls unless you've first faxed through copy of imaging plus form they claim is needed (instructions are recorded). Left with making appointment with family doctor to see if he will order an MRI and refer me to someone else.

That sucks - I hope it gets straightened out quickly.

The son of someone on my team dislocated his hip playing hockey (teenager; felt a pop on the ice) on Sunday, went home in pain, hip swelled up and lost leg mobility - he was admitted to hospital that evening and they were talking about surgery on Monday but after draining the joint and MRIs it appeared surgery wasn't needed, and he was discharged on Tuesday afternoon. Not sure if the difference in experience is based on location, doctor affiliated with, etc., but not a good experience for you. I know I've had previous surgery booked faster than I expected, or was ready for. Sounds like one or more of the doctors involved are an issue.

[92redragtop]

for an MRI....be prepared for 24 hr per day timing.....you could literally have your scan at 4am on a Tuesday

As an expensive asset they do run it continuously to maximize returns - I've had MRI at 3pm on a weekday and my wife has had them at 3am. Also had CATscan at 10pm. Wait time was 7 days or less each time for non-emergency scans.