Please help

Posted by mylaptop123 @mylaptop123, Sep 17, 2019

I have been feeling very disturbed since I met my new physician last evening. I was there to just consult whether I had to continue my thyroid medication which I started a month ago. My TSH was 15 on August and after medication it was 7 yesterday. I mentioned about sudden palpitations which lasted for 3 days last month.

The physician told me that it might be due to stress about which I agree as well. The most important thing is when I asked him about if I need to concerned about my heart. He placed stethoscope on my upper left side few inches below clavicle, then placed stethoscope directly on both nipples of my breast one by one. This made me very very uncomfortable. I had visited cardiologist last month but the cardiologist never kept his stethoscope at my nipples.
I feel like I should report him. So, I want to know if it is necessary to keep stethoscope directly nipples of both breasts of a female.

Please let me know. I am unable to sleep as I felt abused.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Sep 18, 2019

@mylaptop123- How long have you been having thyroid and heart problems? Have you had a flare up recently that brought you back to the hospital?

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 18, 2019

@mylaptop123 I’m so sorry you had this experience. Yes, I do think you should report him to you local medical association. But I would also suggest that you not get into any discussions with him. You don’t want to be intimidated into changing your mind and thinking it didn’t happen. I admire you for your courage in speaking up. Please keep in touch

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 18, 2019

In reply to @becsbuddy "@mylaptop123 I’m so sorry you had this experience. Yes, I do think you should report him..." + (show)

@becsbuddy
@mylaptop123
I’ve been through multiple Medical lawsuits and the doctors always tried to turn things around and blame me and my family. They lost every case but they rake you through the coals, at least they did us.
But he needs to be reported to protect other women.
Jake

JK | @contentandwell | Sep 18, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@becsbuddy @mylaptop123 I’ve been through multiple Medical lawsuits and the doctors always tried to turn things..." + (show)

@jakedduck1 You eventually won? That’s amazing. It’s almost impossible to win these lawsuits. I do know a few people who have tried with very little success. Unless a doctor is truly horrible in every way, other doctors will never give testimony against them.
Something does need to be done about @mylaptop123’s doctor though, as you say so it won’t continue to happen. That might actually be something that other doctors would testify against since it’s not a medical mistake, and is so despicable.
JK

lioness | @lioness | Sep 18, 2019

In reply to @mylaptop123 "Thank you for your reply. I would report to the medical association here." + (show)

@mylaptop123 Again I'm so sorry this happened to you . As a retired nurse who worked with Dr.s a reputable one never does this to a female . They always ask if they can listen to your heart even my female Dr. says this . Defiantly report him

lioness | @lioness | Sep 18, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@mylaptop123- I'm with you and saddened that you experienced this. One time I was in the..." + (show)

@merpreb I'm sorry that happened to you . She should have been disciplined at the least if not fired.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Sep 19, 2019

@lioness- The managers of different departments nee wake up calls. Patients are human beings!

lioness | @lioness | Sep 19, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@lioness- The managers of different departments nee wake up calls. Patients are human beings!" + (show)

@merpreb Absolutely all people ,patients deserve respect. I had to pink slip serveral CNA,s for abuse and disrespect.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Sep 19, 2019

@lioness- Good for you! More professionals need to step up to the plate and ensure that patients are treated well. I also turned one in when she made it plane that I was a pest asking to go to the toilet so often after surgery. IV's really do a job on me!

Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Sep 19, 2019

I had open heart surgery recently and now have a pig valve in my heart. This experience, as well as surgery for cancer last year, reminded me that each patient needs to be their own advocate. As a health/wellness writer I knew this, but needed a reminder. We can be polite in our requests and still be strong. I try to thank each member of my health care team.