Why are doctors/health care works so dismissive when patients ask questions and want to discuss alternatives?

Question

I'm a diabetic who had a MRSA infection in my left foot.The doctor wanted to do amputation below the knee. I questioned having to loose the whole leg for a foot infection. He replied with"you snip snip here and you snip snip there and you're still going to lose the leg" that was 7 years ago. I still have the leg and most of my left foot minus the toes. I saved myself because I didn't let his being a doctor stop me from exploring my options. It still amazes me how many heatlhcare professionals still act like their opinions and judgements are the final word. What happened to the partnership between doctors and patients I've heard so much about?

Answer 1

What Kate said is true, insurance is cutting down. Next time that happens to you or someone you love, ask for a patient advocate, if there isn't one available, ask for the social worker. By law they are required to tell you what will happen, why, and answer your questions and address your concerns. I have seen too many people go ahead and follow "doctor's orders" and end up worse for wear. I'm not saying all doctor's are bad, but depending on where you live, the amount of care you get is greaty dependent. And I'm sorry but I have to say it, if you are in this country as a professional dealing with the public or say, patients, learn english! It would help the process go along a lot smoother and make people less weary and judgemental.

Answer 2

Unfortunately , the insurance compensation plans end up allowing about 15 min per patient .
They barely have enough time to say hi before they need to move on .
The situation forces them to the quick answer they think might be it and further discussion is usually not time effective .
A not - good side effect of our insurance system .

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Answer 3

the answer is simple, Doctors just want to make a buck.