Hi ok here's my story. I had my thyroid removed in august and automatically referred to an endocrinologist to continue hormone therapy after surgery. So since day one he has been treating me after my surgery. Every time I would go by him he would tell me my thyroid is too low and up my medication dosage. Finally about two months ago my heart rate was at about 140 bpm my blood pressure was high. I couldn't move much because my heart felt like it was going to pop out of my chest. I went back to him and expressed my concern that my thyroid is probably too high. He had tested my levels a week before. He said no it's actually on the low side and we need to up the medication more. And you're a diabetic and gave me a insulin pen to give myself shots with everyday. And told me to see a cardiologist because I probably had a heart problem and it wasn't related to my thyroid. I went to the cardiologist and they were shocked at my heart rate since I'm only 26 years old. They had me on a heart monitor for 24 hours and did a heart ultrasound. Found nothing wrong with my heart also sent me to another endocrinologist who tested my thyroid levels and sugar. Told me my thyroid is double the normal level and I am not a diabetic nor at risk of becoming one. I have filed a co plaint against the medical board against the first doctor. They actually called me today and are coming to my house to interview me tomorrow. I'm actually thinking about talking to a malpractice lawyer and was wondering if I would have a case? If not I don't want to waste anyone's time. And opinions on what the medical board might do to him? If he will be punished? And why they want to interview me? Thanks for any feedback
Just a little more details. I have other major medical issues going on now and specialists are thinking the cause maybe the mistreatment of my thyroid. Mainly neurological and other hormonal problems have come up now. I'm being seen by different specialists who have all suggested my thyroid not being treated has caused other problems. I also feel that he did not make a mistake. I am not diabetic yet he gave me insulin to give shots everyday. And my thyroid was at dangerous levels.
And the lady from the medical board who is coming over said she wants to interview me regarding my complaint against the doctor. I would need a lawyer for this? And why?
The Truth Hurts
If you feel he did not rise to the care of a reasonable and prudent endocrinologist then speak to an attorney. If you honestly feel it was beyond a simple medical mistake or error in judgment - if you feel he endangered you by acting negligently.... I'm not really big on medical malpractice suits (and I'm about to graduate law school) but if he made a huge error that has caused you harm perhaps you're entitled to some compensation.
More importantly, I hope you're feeling better.
LadyCatherine
Never let anyone come to your house to talk to you with out a lawyer with you at the same time,, even if they say they are on your side.. ..
call a lawyer and have that lawyer be there when they come over.. or do not let them come over until you get one..
Artemis Agrotera
It would be a waste of time to speak to an attorney at this point. No half way decent attorney would even consider taking this case unless or until the medical board makes a finding against him.
No. I have no opinion on what the medical board might do. Contrary to popular belief, it is not malpractice for a doctor to make a mistake - even when that mistake actually kills a patient. Everyone (including doctors) are allowed to make mistakes. It doesn't rise to the level of malpractice unless or until the doctor does something or fails to do something that any other reasonably competent doctor would have done. Essentially, if other doctors could have made the same mistake then it isn't malpractice. Thousands of doctors are under investigation at any given time. Most of those doctors are cleared of wrong doing.
Based on what you have described, and based on the fact that the board wants to interview you, there is no way to tell malpractice has been committed. Obviously this is a preliminary investigation. Nothing can or will be done until the investigation has concluded.
Orignal From: Advice about complaint against a doctor. Or law suit?
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