We have moved from Ohio to Florida. We have a complete medical record, in-hand, which the new doctors will not look at (say it is not necessary). My wife has relatively severe asthma. This is her second pregnancy, the first went well because our doctor from home figured out what is safe and would work for my wife...the new doctors are ignoring her requests, and her records showing treatments that worked for her.
She has now been in distress for two weeks and has now just gone to the hospital. I'm lost, can anyone give me some guidance as to our rights and possible action to be taken?
2006-12-07 01:32:43 · 11 answers · asked by silverback487 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
You need to consider changing doctors. Ask at your work which doctor people there like that is in your insurance plan. You can also consider calling and talking to a new doctor to see if he would work with your wife on treatment and explain that you have her medical records from her prior doctor. The fact that the current doc doesn't even want a copy of those medical records to put in her file is very scary. Change docs now before something serious happens.
2006-12-07 01:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doctors HAVE to pay attention to your medical background. Your wife could have a serious asthma attack and be hurt badly. Talk to the head of the department at your hospital, and if that don't work go to the hospital board and explain your problem to them. If that don't work, find a lawyer and sue for malpractice and negligence. Also, if you're not happy with your new doctors, find a new one. You shouldn't have to go through this when your wife is pregnant.
2006-12-07 09:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by tinkerbell24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got good legal advice already.
I just feel so sorry for both of you, how horrible to be going thru and prob no relatives close.
Am sure the hospital will do your bidding now. I sure hope so for her and the babys' sake. Too, what worked in Ohio may not work in FL..
If you will email me I think I still have "ole' wives tales" remedies which just help not cure...lol
Asthma is in my family so know the pain and suffering.
We've done a lot of honey from the area routine, bee stings, and other things over the years.
(honey: one tsp./Tbs for congestion)
My daughter gets strongest onion she can buy or grow and big red apples to make her drinks. I think it is a fourth of onion w/half or one apple, juiced. Drink right away!
Best advice given to me was by a druggist that had raised an asthma child and he said, "try to not give any medication as he will need it when older."
2006-12-07 10:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by deed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what a scary situation. At the hospital, she will probably be seeing different doctors there than you have already dealt with. Keep pushing the medical records you have in hand!!! There should be a social worker or patient rights advocate in the hospital also to help you. Ask for the social worker. You really should have an attorney in a situation like this to guide you.
2006-12-07 09:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing.. Congrats on the child! I hope all goes well for you and your family!!
Second thing is I would get a phone book and call clinics, asking if any doctors are accepting new patients.. and go from there. That way if you get a 'family doctor' he/she can keep a closer eye on your wife and you don't have to worry as much. She will then be taken care of and monitered very closely!
I hope this helps!
2006-12-07 12:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jun!or 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen your name in this forum before and I appreciate your continued involvement. The situation that you describe is very upsetting to me. I always ask for and then review medical records and it is dangerous not to. In addition as everyone is unique as is their response to treatment past experience with treatment is of profound importance. Finally you are correct that many medications to treat asthma may not be safe in pregnancy or at least the risk and benefit of such medications should be determined. I would very strongly suggest that you change physicians. I wish you, your wife, and your child in waiting the very best of health.
2006-12-07 11:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you move to a new area, ANY good doctor with an efficient office staff would request a copy of your medical files be sent from your old doctor to the new doctor. If your new doctor will not do that, then I suggerst you find another doctor and first interview them to make sure they will get her medical history before committing to becoming their patient.
2006-12-07 09:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by rrp013 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try going to another doctor. The doctors probably ignore that she has asthma because some woman get asthma during pregnancy. Those doctors are just ignorant, you need to tell them that she has a history of asthma because it might affect your baby, might.
2006-12-07 09:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by Zoro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact her old doctor and have them call her new doctor and tell them how serious this is and that if something were to happen they could be sued. Not ALL medications are bad for the baby and this doctor doesn't seem to realize that. If he still won't listen to her old doctor find a new one.
2006-12-07 09:41:38 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a new doctor period. That is the best I can tell you. Also if this results in major problems sue the doctor for Malpractice.
2006-12-07 09:37:02 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋