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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave
Pure ignorance. Do you know what other issues are in this person's life? Do the facts of his personal wealth or lack of it have anything to do with the issue? If a millionaire received poor medical service - would it matter any less that the Dr. is unethical and lack character?
I share with my students (over 1,000 MBA's - Leadership & Strategy): "Some people that are great Devil's Advocates perceive they are always adding value; sometimes they are - and sometimes they are not. They are often driven to enhance their sense of worth by offering alternatives views. Sometimes those views have value - so listen. Often they are driven by only the individual's personal self esteem - and demonstrating their perception of their own intelligence. The solution? Be an "advocate" as a Devil's Advocate if you have that talent - but the world is better off if you just stay quite if your motive is not advocacy but rather self indulgent."
I asked the community for help - with a man I've invested a great deal of time with (mostly financial - which is my wheelhouse) - healthcare just supportive. This situation was new to me - and I've received a great deal of GREAT advice and counsel - so THANKS! I will follow up - and feel better about The Villages overall - (but not entirely).
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The pure ignorance is on your part. You don't even know if he is really a 100% disabled veteran. All you have is his word, that and a couple bucks will get you a cup of coffee. As I pointed out what monetary benefits he is possibly receiving places him far from being financially destitute. Sounds more like poor money management skill. He isn't the only one who has had hardships and heartache in their life so spare me the tears.
It has been pointed out by myself and others that the VA needs of intercede in the problem with the doctor. Again ignorance on your part for not getting the vet to the VA counselors to rectify the situation. I would think some who has taught 1,000 MBA students in Leadership and Strategy would been able to figure that one out.
Your "accomplishments" in your life you brag about apparently impresses you but I find it quite arrogant and condescending.
There are too many holes in this vet's story for me to give him any credence.
Did you read the posts about prescribing opioids? The government has cracked down quite hard on what strength levels can be prescribed and a patient can only obtain 30 days worth at a time. Hence the required visit to the doctor for a new prescription, not that the doctor is trying to fleece the government and patient for personal financial gain. Did you actually talk to the pharmacy to see if this claim that the doctor wasn't providing a form that could save the patient money or is it what he is saying?