tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post7916643862724802935..comments2023-03-24T04:02:17.469-06:00Comments on I am my mother's keeper - A job I cherish!: What If?healthcare hostageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-83957528635990251212013-10-04T09:45:26.772-06:002013-10-04T09:45:26.772-06:00Your post brought forward memories of my son's...Your post brought forward memories of my son's 12 hour brain tumor surgery a few years ago. He is doing well, but that day was like a bad dream<br /><br />As a Life Coach, I support people in letting go of questions like - what if? - and use that energy in ways that are more supportive or effective. I learned this in my personal life too.<br /><br />I understand your anger. I get it. Just don't hang onto it longer than you need to. It will only hurt YOU and will not help.<br /><br />I honor your willingness to care for your mom and courage to face the things you face and share your journey..Linda Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525950328819234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-2418126755689648462013-10-04T09:42:32.505-06:002013-10-04T09:42:32.505-06:00I hope it's a good night! Always get a second ...I hope it's a good night! Always get a second opinion! Hugs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050184814313978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-5098704235172780562013-08-09T14:50:24.436-06:002013-08-09T14:50:24.436-06:00Unfortunately, once so many things are let go for ...Unfortunately, once so many things are let go for so long and ones health issues are so complex, it is difficult to find another doctor willing to take on the patient (at least in our area).<br /><br />We need to all stand up and take our rights back. What happened to the days that WE interviewed the doctor? When did we lose the "know your body, know yourself" frame of mind? healthcare hostageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-3618017135868466312013-08-09T14:45:50.037-06:002013-08-09T14:45:50.037-06:00Thank you for your comment. I absolutely believe ...Thank you for your comment. I absolutely believe as patients (and family) should have ALL the options explained, not just the ones insurance will pay for........maybe we aren't as poor as we look!healthcare hostageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-66788091010497627462013-08-09T12:28:08.007-06:002013-08-09T12:28:08.007-06:00Any time a doctor dismisses your concerns without ...Any time a doctor dismisses your concerns without thoroughly exploring WHY you're concerned and what the possibilities are, it's time to see another doctor. I, too, have seen doctors and nurses who have pigeonholed their patients into neat little categories and do not consider any other causes or reasons for symptoms and problems. I've seen doctors become so focused on one particular thing that is wrong that they overlook or ignore other symptoms and miss a different problem completely. I think this is a lot of what happened here.<br /><br />I've also seen too many "experts" who are offended when someone wants a second opinion, seeing it as a challenge, rather than an opportunity to get a new perspective. This is pure ego taking charge, and it's absolutely not acceptable.<br /><br />We are patients - but we are also consumers. We have the right to receive all the information available, in a timely manner, and to question anything we have doubts about. We have the right to answers. All the answers.JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03232189191058395798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-6921948346878277192013-08-08T23:36:13.372-06:002013-08-08T23:36:13.372-06:00Well, at least with all these "what if's&...Well, at least with all these "what if's"; it has taught us all that there are resources and have learned a lot more possibilities that are out there. I'm starting to believe that people should be really careful with staying with just one doctor for too long a period of time. We can't change the "what if's" but we can change to "what else is out there and how can it help?" :-) I think that should be the better solution for consumers whom can't get the help they need; especially when it's available outside of their realm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com