Is this pissed off doctor turning patients away?

[cheerfulgreek]

"The people, who voted for Obama, are ultimately responsible for this to have happened, and they have to understand that they made a mistake," said Cassell.

I know.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

"The people, who voted for Obama, are ultimately responsible for this to have happened, and they have to understand that they made a mistake," said Cassell.

I know.

So are you agreeing that people's voting are responsible for who he treats?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

So are you agreeing that people's voting are responsible for who he treats?

I can't speak for anyone else, I can only speak for me. He said that those who voted for him "to make a change America" made a mistake. I voted for him and I think I made a mistake.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I can't speak for anyone else, I can only speak for me. He said that those who voted for him "to make a change America" made a mistake. I voted for him and I think I made a mistake.

So if you had a bladder infection, went to his office to be seen and saw that sign you would...


Honestly at some point I would be concerned about his level of treatment if he is letting politics cloud his thinking about who he is treating.

[DrPhil]

He was successful at doing what he intended to do:

1) Get attention.
2) Speak out about the bill (even if he doesn't know much about the actual bill--95% of Americans don't, yet there are medical professionals and everyday citizens who are either pissed or excited about it for no damn reason)

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

So if you had a bladder infection, went to his office to be seen and saw that sign you would...


Honestly at some point I would be concerned about his level of treatment if he is letting politics cloud his thinking about who he is treating.

I didn't say anything about the sign, I just said that I agree with him when he said that voting for Obama was a mistake. I don't think anyone who's sick and needs medical care should be turned away.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I didn't say anything about the sign, I just said that I agree with him when he said that voting for Obama was a mistake. I don't think anyone who's sick and needs medical care should be turned away.

In his very first interview (before the dumb media took this and ran with it), he said that his office doesn't turn anyone away. People who look past the sign and still seek treatment are treated. The people who see the sign and walk away--or complain--are a different story.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

In his very first interview (before the dumb media took this and ran with it), he said that his office doesn't turn anyone away. People who look past the sign and still seek treatment are treated. The people who see the sign and walk away--or complain--are a different story.

I know that. My post was just about what I highlighted in bold. I think Obama being in office is a mistake. That's all I'm saying. That sign was dumb and, it really isn't any of his business who voted and who didn't vote for Obama. I think anyone who goes to see a Dr. like that is dumb for letting him give them treatment.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I didn't say anything about the sign, I just said that I agree with him when he said that voting for Obama was a mistake. I don't think anyone who's sick and needs medical care should be turned away.

CG, the question is still on the table. This is a medical professional who has to treat you. He spoke out against the bill although he claims he has no real working knowledge of it (surprise there as most docs have NO idea how insurance really works) but you have to see him to have a condition treated.

Would you still go or seek treatment elsewhere?

Would you be concerned at the level of care he gives, knowing this?

My vote should never be a prerequisite for my medical treatment.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

CG, the question is still on the table. This is a medical professional who has to treat you. He spoke out against the bill although he claims he has no real working knowledge of it (surprise there as most docs have NO idea how insurance really works) but you have to see him to have a condition treated.

Would you still go or seek treatment elsewhere?

Would you be concerned at the level of care he gives, knowing this?

My vote should never be a prerequisite for my medical treatment.

I would seek treatment somewhere else.

[MysticCat]

Quoth the good doctor when asked why he's speaking out about something when he admits he doesn't "know what the deal is": "Well, I mean, I get what I get online, just like any other American."

If that's the case, he's doing potential patients a favor. I really don't think I'd want that buffoon doctoring my johnson.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

"The people, who voted for Obama, are ultimately responsible for this to have happened, and they have to understand that they made a mistake," said Cassell.

I know.

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Quoth the good doctor when asked why he's speaking out about something when he admits he doesn't "know what the deal is": "Well, I mean, I get what I get online, just like any other American."

If that's the case, he's doing potential patients a favor. I really don't think I'd want that buffoon doctoring my johnson.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by gibs0n

Do you work for free?

During my clinical rotations, as a matter of fact, I do.

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Works both ways.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Quoth the good doctor when asked why he's speaking out about something when he admits he doesn't "know what the deal is": "Well, I mean, I get what I get online, just like any other American."

If that's the case, he's doing potential patients a favor. I really don't think I'd want that buffoon doctoring my johnson.

Originally Posted by 33girl

Gee, this has been happening for years to those of us with vaginas and ovaries. Funny how when it's happening to people with penii it's OMG BAD DOCTOR WHERE IS HIS OATH???

I love you both

[deepimpact2]

This Dr. may not literally be turning patients away, but his sign probably creates such an uncomfortable feeling for many patients that they no longer wish to go there. So in essence I think he IS turning away patients. And I suspect there IS some ethics violation in this. However, because he is a Republican, and more than likely has made a considerable amount of money over the years as a doctor, nothing is going to be done about it.

I would NOT want a doctor like this treating me. Things like this make me feel that there are probably more hidden issues and prejudices and biases in this person's heart and they probably are not going provide the best care to EVERYONE. I was seeing a nephrologist for a few months. The first day he walked in the room I felt extremely uncomfortable. it was to the point that with each visit I realized that I would not be surprised if he walked in the treatment room one day in KKK robes. THAT is just the vibe he gave off. Now this man is supposed to be a premier nephrologist, but I just did not feel comfortable seeing him, nor did I feel he was going to provide the best care for me. I left and found another doctor I am MUCH more comfortable with.

Being comfortable with your doctor is key. When he/she creates an environment that removes that feeling of comfort and you feel compelled to leave, then essentially they have turned you away.