I had arthroscopic knee surgery last week 18. Pain is 100 times worse than it was before the operation and have been making sleep impossible. On my first visit Speed, I am asking why the surgeon space on my knees that wasn't there before. All he said, "I didn't do it." I called and left messages, but never have returned. The pain has destroyed my life, and loss of sleep has turned me into a zombie. I believe the surgeon must take responsibility for his actions, but he did not want to have contact with me. What are my options?
You first have to seek help for your pain, showing Dr. Michael Carome, Deputy Director of health research group at Public Citizen in Washington, d.c., nonprofit consumer advocacy organization.
The letter writer's "probably need to find another provider that hopefully will evaluate the current symptoms, the treatments he has previously received and recommend a treatment plan to help the pain," said Carome.
To get a surgeon to accept responsibility for his actions, there are a number of steps you can take.
A doctor who no longer wish to treat the patient is required to inform him or her in writing. The doctor will also need to refer patients to doctors and provided him with information about how to access medical records compiled during treatment. Failure to do so the number of patient neglect, breach that would justify an investigation by the State Medical Board.