[serenityseeker]

Originally Posted by chelsea24

Serenity, I didn't mean it to be a blanket statement of all doctors, and if it came across that way I'm sorry. My husband and I have a fabulous doctor right now that I adore. But there are those out there that need to be "outed" and my indignation was not really pointed at the profession in general, it was pointed at this waiver. It just feels wrong to me on so many levels. Granted there are wacko patients that will see ANY doctor as bad. I agree there are two sides to every coin. My husband is a veterinarian and he went to "human" med school also. He is one of the finest physicians I know. But I went through hell with doctors treating my father. Finally found a great one, but went through many trying to do so. My husband stepped in twice and saved my father's life! Once, they called me from the hospital and said to come and say good-bye to my dad, that he would be gone in 24 hours from kidney failure. I couldn't believe it! He was not in the hospital for kidneys at all. Granted he was in his late 70's but still! So we rushed over and my husband demanded an ultrasound (I think) and they found that the cather was in backwards and the urine was flooding INTO his kidneys, virtually killing him! (I hope I'm explaining this correctly, as I am not a physician.) It was corrected and he was fine.

Consequently, I would never, NEVER leave my father, daughter, or even my husband alone in a hospital. I have many experiences I could share, but it would be way too long.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that we all draw from our own experiences and I've had many bad ones. On the other hand, many good ones! Such a mixed bag, that I, personally would not sign a waiver.

I think the world of you too Serenity and certainly did not mean to belittle the valiant job that is done everyday by the really good doctors and nurses of the world.

It's all good hot-shot. I just see the inherent danger in the eBay type review system that affords no recourse for the physician. Cool thing is we can agree to disagree on some things