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FormerMember

18 May 2010

Something strange happened yesterday so thought I'd share...

Work told me to get a Drs note so I can have time off work to spend with me Dad so I booked an appointment. Theres about 5 different Drs in the surgery I go to and I have seen most but one.

My name showed on the screen so off I went into the office and there he was sat, Dr X all cherppy and asking how he can help. As soon as I started speaking I saw the penny drop as my surname is unsual and we're the only family in the area with it. He starting typing and looking away, as he wrote the note he was shaking and finding it very hard to speak to me.

Turns out he's the GP who missed Dads cancer nurmorous times and on a scan. I know he also got a HUGE telling off when this all happened.

I don't blame him, Dad didn't show any signs and Dr X thought it was back problem. He looked awful as I left the office but maybe a shot of shock and guilt might make he think outside the box next time and possibly save some else.

It's really hard not to blame him but I don't... not after his reaction to the news.

FormerMember over 14 years ago

hollypopz - I'm glad to hear some Dr's do feel guilty and a sharp shock is definitely good for them. My sisters Dr didn't bat an eyelid after his very dismissive attitude before she was diagnosed again. Very blase attitutde that 'we all get lumps & bumps' - never even checked her records for previous treatment. The shock I would like to have given him (I sat on my hands instead) would have not been pleasant.

You are right - hopefully the shock will jolt them into thinking twice and next time save somebody else.

You take care now. Jewels
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Hollypopz

First let me say how sorry I am for your loss. There is nothing more special than a loving relationship between a Father and his Daughter.

Yesterday must have been a very difficult situation for you to find yourself in. Your Dad would have been proud of the way you handled it.

It's good to hear stories like this because although I respect our NHS and have been helped in so many ways over the last year, it still surprises me that some people will not dare question a Doctor's decission. Doctors are human beings and do regretably make mistakes.

My malignant melanoma was put down to menopause not only by my GP but also by a hospital Consultant (who had read my node clearance operation notes!).

Take care

Barb xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Hollypopz,

You are one special Lady. To walk into the office of the Dr who misdiagnosed your Dad. To have to listen to what he had to say and then to have the

Heart not to blame him. I to like Barb have a lot of respect for the N.H.S. But you deserve a lot of credit

for the way you dealt with the sitiuation. Well Done.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Sarsfield.xx
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