DeathbyWording
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Vernon, United States
Coulda, shoulda, woulda
Today, my doctor said I "might" have an enlarged heart and an irregular heartbeat. It "could" be seriously life-threatening and I "should" go to a specialist for further tests. My insurance refuses to cover my consultation with the specialist because the doctor's wording is too uncertain. FML
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walker9879 25
Try going in to see another doctor, a second opinion would be good in this situation anyway.
emeraldisle 30
You mean your "doctor."
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Comments (48)
ThrottleJockey 36
I feel you OP. I've been there. Health care/health insurance in the USA is messed up.
hnick314 5
Change your doctor to your ex-doctor and get a new one. My story: I went for years to the family doctor my wife went to forever. I had pain and numbness in my legs and difficulty with stairs. The quack said it was old age and stenosis of the spine. <stuff>happens. Finally I went to a new doctor. He got me a MRI, found a synovial cyst on my spinal chord and referred me to a neurosurgeon. All of a sudden I could walk properly again. Bad or indifferent doctors can be the worst thing that can happen to you. Especially if you believe them...
guineagirl96 38
The doctor's done nothing wrong. They referred them to a cardiologist who is more qualified to make a diagnosis of an enlarged heart and can run tests that a primary care physician can't. This is completely normal and how the system is set up- you don't go to a specialist unless you have a referral. Your situation is totally different- you were misdiagnosed and you seeked a second opinion.
PhoenixChick 26
While the doctor was correct to use vague wording on the diagnosis, they are supposed to be certain when saying a specialist is needed. For example, "patient might have an enlarged heart, which would be life-threatening if true. A specialist is NEEDED to diagnose."
vshah 13
This is why we need universal health care.
bartjanm 5
I'm so glad i live in a civilized part of the world where doctors, not insurance companies decide which treatment to get.
MenAreFromVegas 5
Bitch needs to go back to medical school if he still isn't sure what the **** he's doing.
NostalgiaFreak9 43
Oh Luigi, where art thou?
DLBL 23
Ask him or another doctor to write that up properly! Don't say, "Rule out.." say, "Assess for." for example.