Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2004. Peter came home from work and Mattie greeted him in our front hallway. As you can see I taped all sorts of activity pages to the wall. This was one of the activities I had at Mattie's birthday party. Typically kids can't draw on the wall, but at our party, they were encouraged to have this unusual fun. As you can see I left up the paper, days after Mattie's party. Mattie enjoyed the whole notion of being able to create on the wall. In retrospect, I am so glad I did this, and that Mattie had unique party parties.
Quote of the day: Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. ~ Norman Cousins
Frankly I think most medical doctors need to go back to school. Sensitivity training should be mandated, and I also think some time as an actual patient for a few days in a hospital should be a requirement for licensure renewal! Aren't they lucky I don't sit on a medical licensure board as a community member?!!!!
Somewhere between growing up and getting a medical degree the basic common human decencies were lost. Not only lost but for some doctors completely extinguished with no hopes of ever returning. I believe doctors do not share Norman Cousins' philosophy that patients carry their own doctors inside of them! In fact, some doctors are threatened when asked questions or challenged. That to me is the sign of a very insecure doctor.
The health saga with my dad continues. It is hard to believe that he went in for a simple colonoscopy two weeks ago to give insight into his medical issues, and instead of finding answers..... more medical issues were created. Such as not being able to urinate, at all. For two weeks this has been going on and his urologist is one for the books. Mind you this isn't a quack, but a well respected physician in his field. Of course, I have learned that doesn't mean much either! Why is it acceptable that a physician can be competent and skilled in his field and yet be an absolute nightmare to interact with.... having no regard for patients' feelings, fears, and concerns? Why can't competent and compassionate go together?
Now if you weren't able to urinate (with medical assistance) for two weeks, I am sure you wouldn't be happy. In fact you would be down right edgy, agitated and in need of answers. How is it that the doctor doesn't see this or have this insight? I haven't met this doctor but I want to throttle him.
When my mom questioned the urologist today, the doctor snapped! Again, get a reality check Mr. Doctor! I am not sure what drives me absolutely batty.... the doctor's dismissive and patronizing tone, or his lackadaiscal attitude about the problem and not wishing to do further testing until Monday! All I can say is wow!!! If you have never had a bladder issue, I marvel at that, because issues around the bladder can be very painful and truly make you so uncomfortable that you can look mentally unstable. So here we wait!
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Truly Vicki, While I know it is probably too hard both physically & emotionally for your parents, your Dad should fire this well respected competent Dr. and see someone else. It is very hard to do this, I know! But on the outside looking in - With my own medial bladder issues awhile back, I can't see how your Dad is tolerating each day. No one is addressing his pain level or his stress level. Monday is unacceptable. When did it become impossible to admit your patient and run a battery of tests, looking into all possible reasons. Instead, he does a test or two finds nothing conclusive, then leaves your parents to figure out the next few days.. I would have a hard time today, not reminding the Dr. It is 2017 and questions are part of receiving good care and understanding what is happening better. I am hoping & praying they get to more testing before Monday!
The picture of Mattie is wonderful. You exposed him and provided such sensory and tactile adventure! Coloring on the wall. I bet every child their was delighted. What a wonderful experience and memory
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