tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post8145887721385354681..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: Dear Dr. Astute,Grumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-36457782596000253162010-04-07T19:07:35.345-04:002010-04-07T19:07:35.345-04:00Yes, thank you. And this is why it took three year...Yes, thank you. And this is why it took three years to get a pulmonologist to diagnose my extremely rare breathing problem which was blatantly obvious with a CT scan. <br /><br />And you know, seeing all those doctors took a whole lot of time and money too...and I could never tell if this would be the visit where I would actually get somewhere.<br /><br />I do understand these things are complex...but am glad this lady has you to watch out for her....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-72499827781795336742010-04-06T21:24:41.047-04:002010-04-06T21:24:41.047-04:00So it's not only the patients that are a worry...So it's not only the patients that are a worry...Morrishttp://morrisao.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-74234384161063367672010-04-06T19:12:55.649-04:002010-04-06T19:12:55.649-04:00you should be reassured that this excellent physic...you should be reassured that this excellent physician is also stumped. letter to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-48690142654743510112010-04-06T18:16:02.670-04:002010-04-06T18:16:02.670-04:00I'll bet his consultation fee was pretty speci...I'll bet his consultation fee was pretty specific.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-3950202526668631152010-04-06T17:06:41.799-04:002010-04-06T17:06:41.799-04:00...that's my EXACT problem right there.
Now ......that's my EXACT problem right there. <br /><br />Now what?The Nice Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10187680266629928391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-18461226628347760782010-04-06T13:51:31.164-04:002010-04-06T13:51:31.164-04:00Or as Dr. Redundant would have stated,
- Unspecif...Or as Dr. Redundant would have stated,<br /><br />- Unspecified Diagnosis, NOS.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />WF: valurend. LOL!Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487174438094428976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-79592385579081313572010-04-06T13:41:38.557-04:002010-04-06T13:41:38.557-04:00Years ago (maybe early 80's) the hospital my g...Years ago (maybe early 80's) the hospital my grandfather was admitted to was testing a very early computerized diagnosis system in parallel with physician diagnosis.<br /><br />The staff input all the test results and waited patiently for the computer's response:<br /><br />"TREATMENT WILL HELP"<br /><br />(printers didn't have lower case in those days)Terry Kennedyhttp://www.tmk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-9866082442662880902010-04-06T13:27:39.284-04:002010-04-06T13:27:39.284-04:00Hmmm...If that was an ID specialist, I think I may...Hmmm...If that was an ID specialist, I think I may have seen him with multiple tick-borne infections. <br /><br />Thank goodness there were others with a clue & his lack of knowledge had been made apparent by his oh-so-brilliant comeback "Well that's what they're teaching at all the major Universities!"<br /><br />I believe that his ASSessment cost somewhere around $380. Nice work - if you can get it.<br /><br />You and your patient have my deepest sympathy. I hope you can find a better answer elsewhere.MayB2patientPtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-55900990159203910132010-04-06T12:48:54.207-04:002010-04-06T12:48:54.207-04:00BAHAHAH. nice.BAHAHAH. nice.FloridaDienerMadchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860484860705993532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-67981740299709823062010-04-06T12:36:48.569-04:002010-04-06T12:36:48.569-04:00Sometimes the concept "jury of our peers,&quo...Sometimes the concept "jury of our peers," is not all that it's cracked up to be. Here's proof...jamiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344722771631497384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-18773537106707236172010-04-06T12:35:37.511-04:002010-04-06T12:35:37.511-04:00On the other hand, you have to admire his honesty....On the other hand, you have to admire his honesty. Instead of dissembling and speculating, he comes right out and tells you he doesn't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-63233539327668658642010-04-06T11:20:26.095-04:002010-04-06T11:20:26.095-04:00I'm sure she will be better within a week....m...I'm sure she will be better within a week....maybe.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-70003322658797902122010-04-06T11:02:48.114-04:002010-04-06T11:02:48.114-04:00Good heavens! And what is Dr. Astute's fee for...Good heavens! And what is Dr. Astute's fee for a consult?terri chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398808840234914275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-26310677119775714852010-04-06T10:40:07.062-04:002010-04-06T10:40:07.062-04:00Maybe he works in a Medicare mill and is pressured...Maybe he works in a Medicare mill and is pressured to see as many patients as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-45573165913476071392010-04-06T09:59:42.591-04:002010-04-06T09:59:42.591-04:00Don't forget to include him as a co-author whe...Don't forget to include him as a co-author when you write this up for a journal.Cthulhu Sashiminoreply@blogger.com