Dr. Oz and Doctors that are Hazardous to Your Health
I have so much to say about this subject that I don’t know where to begin.
Dr. Oz had two guest experts on his show today that did cover the basic problems that patients encounter with their physicians.
It’s true that communication is difficult and rarely comprehensive. But the point was made that when scheduling an appointment, it needs to be made clear what the intent is and how much time needs to be dedicated to the appointment. Most doctors won’t take the time that patients feel they need to totally understand the case, but both parties need to provide the remedy for this. The patient needs to demand adequate time and the doctor needs to be patient enough to fully explain and determine what is happening with the patient.
It’s true that many doctors think that people don’t know their own bodies. Many don’t, but many more are more adept than ever before with knowing exactly what is going on internally and what needs to be addressed by the doctor. The patient is an integral part of the Team that treats the patient.
It’s true that there are unnecessary tests and procedures that waste time and money. The physicians are threatened by malpractice and lawsuits for lack of proper care, so they perform these needless tests and lab procedures. You really have to be your own advocate and demand more about this from your doctor before undergoing the procedures. It takes two to reach a satisfactory conclusion and agreement about the course of treatment and care.
It’s true that doctors don’t have all of the answers. More doctors need to use the EAV equipment to give their patients the best health care available with correct and accurate diagnostic capabilities. This situation will be remedied with time and knowledge.
Case management is a huge issue for doctors and office personnel must help organize the doctor’s routine and schedule better. Patients hate to wait for an hour or longer only to have five minutes with the doctor. I have suggested that patients who are made to wait send the doctor a bill for their time. See how quickly the doctor sees that patient for the next scheduled appointment.
Dr. Oz featured kiwi, celery, and some other foods for your health. I will return tomorrow to comment about that, since it’s time for me to go and make my whole foods dinner and I don’t plan on smearing it on my face. There are better organic personal care products for that…
That whole segment with the purses and the products was funny… I would never carry a monster-sized purse without my chiropractor in tow. All of those personal care items can be used in the car or back at home, instead of dragging them along with you. Have some at your office, but don’t carry the medicine chest around with you!
I was proud, but confused with Dr. Oz and his choice of words to use to describe the Chiropractor he shared the stage with today. He called the audience member a ‘victim’, instead of a patient. Believe it or not, Chiropractors are well-respected and competent professionals and have been for fifty years or longer. Dr. Oz needs to know a lot more about chiropractic therapies in order to appreciate the immense help they provide to millions of people around the world. He is not fully informed yet.
I have more friends and colleagues who are Chiropractors than any other area of expertise. They excel at what they do and our community relies upon their health care services more often than those of our local physicians from any other specialty. But then our community is probably more advanced and progressive than most…
Be careful who you entrust the care of your body to these days… You must trust the provider(s) you choose to develop a genuine and healthy relationship with for your own well-being.
