I don’t have insurance, so i was referred by my doctor to come to his clinic instead of scrapping together my pennies. I waited a month to get in and waited three hours int he waiting room, then the nurse, not a practitioner, came in, looked at my knee and declared that physical therapy would help my pain level . I have a torn meniscus and a tracking issue with my knee cap since Oct. I have had a ton of pain, with no pain meds or x-rays. I did get a shot about four weeks ago and paid cash for the whole amount.
Do you think i should call someone? or be happy that I at least got therapy ( free for me)? Or call his other office, the one i saw him at and see what they say? I just don’t know what to do. i am broken hearted over the whole thing. It was a let down. He told me if the shot didn’t work, he’d get me in the clinic and he’d help me. I just didn’t realize that therapy was that help.
#1 by Kara S on January 14, 2010 - 7:05 pm
Quote
You were definitely treated wrong by your doctor. He should have been up front with you and said that you would only be seeing a nurse. It’s ridiculous to wait a month just to end up seeing a nurse, who do not and should not be making diagnosis of any kind. You have a couple of options. One would be to call the doctor at his office and tell them what happened and that the doctor had led you to believe that he would be seeing you and treating you but it was just a nurse. Also tell them that you are still in a lot of pain.
If the doctor still won’t help, then maybe you need to see a different doctor, even if it means that you have to save up for it. Or check around your area for other clinics that actually have doctors on staff.
The Patient Bill of Rights states that everyone is entitled and has the right to be treated fairly by a doctor. Maybe your other doctor was in his way, trying to offer you some kind of help, but if it did not help, then you need to call him. Ask if you can set up a payment plan. Since you have seen him before, they should agree to it, as long as you agree to pay a set amount every month until the bill is paid.
Best of luck. Hope I helped.
#2 by Anonymous on January 14, 2010 - 11:54 pm
Quote
I would call his other office and tell them what happened and tell them that you would like the therapy, but you need some pain meds for your knee. I can’t believe that you have gone so long with out pills! If you aren’t happy with the care you received, you should just let them know. Good luck!
#3 by pun a on January 15, 2010 - 3:01 am
Quote
fly to india for good treatment .. with world class hospitals at affordable cost without no wait time… if you wish contact me