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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 461756" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Seriously</p><p></p><p>I understand both your sister's and your frustration, and it's very valid. Unfortunately, with medicine being so utterly specialized these days, this is common. It shouldn't be, but it is. A doctor is expert in their area of expertise, knowledgeable but not very informed when it's not. And in all honesty, in many instances, docs don't communicate with each other the way they should due to chaotic schedules. They rely on test results, patient feedback, and doctor and nurses notes.</p><p></p><p>After I had my heart attack, I literally had an argument with the cardiologist over the fact that I have chronic renal failure and a result of 3 other renal diseases. Three sentences into the conversation I realized she only had a rudimentary knowledge of the urinary system.....basically what she needed to know in relationship with the heart. She boldly told me the diseases I have were impossible for me to have...........and I told her to stick with what she knows. Basically to mind her own business. I'm certain my urologists and nephrologists who have been treating me for years know what they're doing.</p><p></p><p>Unless the oncologist is just dead wrong, which is possible as everyone can make a mistake, I'd say he's judging based on his area of expertise and experience. Radiologist can make a tentative educated guess, but they can't diagnosis as that is not their "area". They don't get to see the whole picture. Just as some of these other docs who are giving their opinions. </p><p></p><p>I think you said a family member is with your sister right now. They need to talk to the nurse (nurse manager might be better) and tell them that for your sister's sake they need to get their act together. She doesn't need this bull, she needs accurate information without contradictory information being tossed into the mix. Nurse manager should run interference and get to the bottom of it for your sister....even if it means pulling in the right doctor to explain it to her better with nurse there to fill in the gaps. </p><p></p><p>Don't feel bad about asking the nurses to step in either, it's their job to look out for the welfare of their patients and this is part of that. I'm surprised one of them hasn't stepped up to the plate and done it already. </p><p></p><p>Your sister can't make an informed decision about anything when she's not getting the right information from the right people. </p><p></p><p>I'm hoping the oncologist was wrong as well, but I'm thinking he knows what he's talking about.</p><p></p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 461756, member: 84"] Seriously I understand both your sister's and your frustration, and it's very valid. Unfortunately, with medicine being so utterly specialized these days, this is common. It shouldn't be, but it is. A doctor is expert in their area of expertise, knowledgeable but not very informed when it's not. And in all honesty, in many instances, docs don't communicate with each other the way they should due to chaotic schedules. They rely on test results, patient feedback, and doctor and nurses notes. After I had my heart attack, I literally had an argument with the cardiologist over the fact that I have chronic renal failure and a result of 3 other renal diseases. Three sentences into the conversation I realized she only had a rudimentary knowledge of the urinary system.....basically what she needed to know in relationship with the heart. She boldly told me the diseases I have were impossible for me to have...........and I told her to stick with what she knows. Basically to mind her own business. I'm certain my urologists and nephrologists who have been treating me for years know what they're doing. Unless the oncologist is just dead wrong, which is possible as everyone can make a mistake, I'd say he's judging based on his area of expertise and experience. Radiologist can make a tentative educated guess, but they can't diagnosis as that is not their "area". They don't get to see the whole picture. Just as some of these other docs who are giving their opinions. I think you said a family member is with your sister right now. They need to talk to the nurse (nurse manager might be better) and tell them that for your sister's sake they need to get their act together. She doesn't need this bull, she needs accurate information without contradictory information being tossed into the mix. Nurse manager should run interference and get to the bottom of it for your sister....even if it means pulling in the right doctor to explain it to her better with nurse there to fill in the gaps. Don't feel bad about asking the nurses to step in either, it's their job to look out for the welfare of their patients and this is part of that. I'm surprised one of them hasn't stepped up to the plate and done it already. Your sister can't make an informed decision about anything when she's not getting the right information from the right people. I'm hoping the oncologist was wrong as well, but I'm thinking he knows what he's talking about. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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