Odd Question

[Landy]

I saw another thread where someone was less than satisfied with a previous doctor that didn't take the appropriate steps in her treatment and that got me to thinking--is there a governement watch-dog type agency that oversees doctors/hospitals, etc?

I have one doctor that I should probably get rid of (not my CF doctor), anyway, he doesn't always wash his hands between patients, I suspect that he doesn't change the papers on the 'table' between all patients and I'm sure there are other infractions, but I don't know if there is any place to turn in these types of situations. I've asked him to wash his hands & I sit in a chair, not on the table, so possibly my risks are somewhat minimalized, but what about the other guy that's not as paranoid about these things as I am?
He is a very knowledgeable doctor & actually listens to me and my suggestions, which seems to be becoming more of a lost art these days, so that's why I keep him around.

Would the health department be the place to turn??

 

[Landy]

I saw another thread where someone was less than satisfied with a previous doctor that didn't take the appropriate steps in her treatment and that got me to thinking--is there a governement watch-dog type agency that oversees doctors/hospitals, etc?

I have one doctor that I should probably get rid of (not my CF doctor), anyway, he doesn't always wash his hands between patients, I suspect that he doesn't change the papers on the 'table' between all patients and I'm sure there are other infractions, but I don't know if there is any place to turn in these types of situations. I've asked him to wash his hands & I sit in a chair, not on the table, so possibly my risks are somewhat minimalized, but what about the other guy that's not as paranoid about these things as I am?
He is a very knowledgeable doctor & actually listens to me and my suggestions, which seems to be becoming more of a lost art these days, so that's why I keep him around.

Would the health department be the place to turn??

 

[Landy]

I saw another thread where someone was less than satisfied with a previous doctor that didn't take the appropriate steps in her treatment and that got me to thinking--is there a governement watch-dog type agency that oversees doctors/hospitals, etc?

I have one doctor that I should probably get rid of (not my CF doctor), anyway, he doesn't always wash his hands between patients, I suspect that he doesn't change the papers on the 'table' between all patients and I'm sure there are other infractions, but I don't know if there is any place to turn in these types of situations. I've asked him to wash his hands & I sit in a chair, not on the table, so possibly my risks are somewhat minimalized, but what about the other guy that's not as paranoid about these things as I am?
He is a very knowledgeable doctor & actually listens to me and my suggestions, which seems to be becoming more of a lost art these days, so that's why I keep him around.

Would the health department be the place to turn??

 

[ashton2005]

i work in the medical field and there is a company called JCOAH it is the joint commisions and they come in periodically nd check these things and if they get a tip and its not there time to survey they will make a surprise visit.. because of course if the office knows they are coming everything is in its place!!! hope that helps

 

[ashton2005]

i work in the medical field and there is a company called JCOAH it is the joint commisions and they come in periodically nd check these things and if they get a tip and its not there time to survey they will make a surprise visit.. because of course if the office knows they are coming everything is in its place!!! hope that helps

 

[ashton2005]

i work in the medical field and there is a company called JCOAH it is the joint commisions and they come in periodically nd check these things and if they get a tip and its not there time to survey they will make a surprise visit.. because of course if the office knows they are coming everything is in its place!!! hope that helps

 

[Ratatosk]

One of DS's doctors is terrible about washing hands. I've become extra vigilant lately 'cuz the last time we were at the clinic the room smelled like B.O. and the waiting room kid's table was covered with a dried pink sticky substance. Guess I've never thought of complaining -- my fear is we'll get blackballed and end up like Kramer & Elaine on Seinfeld.

 

[Ratatosk]

One of DS's doctors is terrible about washing hands. I've become extra vigilant lately 'cuz the last time we were at the clinic the room smelled like B.O. and the waiting room kid's table was covered with a dried pink sticky substance. Guess I've never thought of complaining -- my fear is we'll get blackballed and end up like Kramer & Elaine on Seinfeld.

 

[Ratatosk]

One of DS's doctors is terrible about washing hands. I've become extra vigilant lately 'cuz the last time we were at the clinic the room smelled like B.O. and the waiting room kid's table was covered with a dried pink sticky substance. Guess I've never thought of complaining -- my fear is we'll get blackballed and end up like Kramer & Elaine on Seinfeld.

 

[Landy]

Thank you for the information. I wasn't aware of this organization & I assume it's in the States?
I would complain anonymously if I could so I wouldn't get blackballed.

 

[Landy]

Thank you for the information. I wasn't aware of this organization & I assume it's in the States?
I would complain anonymously if I could so I wouldn't get blackballed.

 

[Landy]

Thank you for the information. I wasn't aware of this organization & I assume it's in the States?
I would complain anonymously if I could so I wouldn't get blackballed.

 

[ashton2005]

as far as i know its just in the states im in indiana and its here!! and i do belive you cn do anonymous complaints also!!

 

[ashton2005]

as far as i know its just in the states im in indiana and its here!! and i do belive you cn do anonymous complaints also!!

 

[ashton2005]

as far as i know its just in the states im in indiana and its here!! and i do belive you cn do anonymous complaints also!!