Help!

[Guest guest]

Okay, I'm working on the medical hx for a psych patient. This is what the psy.

dictates: " She has had physical therapy last winter for a rotator cuff injury,

which improved somewhat, but her hands are locked. She demonstrated that she

cannot make a fist and she cannot lay them straight. She has had surgeries in

the last ten years to unlock her fingers, but the doctors are unwilling to do

any more surgeries. This condition is called Dubedens disease. "

The psy. spells out the Dubedens, but I'm really wondering if she does not mean

Dupuytren's. I cannot find anything in either my book references or online

references for Dubedens.

I can't call the psy., she is on vacation until the 21st and I'm taking these

reports in to her office manager tomorrow. I have access to the pt's chart, and

all that is listed is the pt's self-written medical hx and she spelled it

Dubedens disease. I really, really, really think it's Dupuytren's, thought.

Anybody else have any other idea?

Thanks!

Diane

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[Guest guest]

(((((((())))))))) Welcome! I am sorry to hear about your problem with the

doctor. I live in the Eastern part of Pa, so I am not familiar with your area.

the suggestion about seeking out a University hospital if there is one near you

is an excellent idea. they are usually up on new treatment methods.

You have the right to have a voice in your treatment. It took me awhile, but I

finally found doctors that listen and feel work with me on my treatment. i have

arthitis in my neck and shoulders with muscle pain in my upper back. I also

have type 1 diabetes, bipolar-depressed type, chronic migraines/headaches. That

is only the major problems,

(@@)

You can call your local or county medical board who can give you a list of

doctor who deal with your type of medical problems. Another thought is to call

customer service on your insurance card and they can give you names of doctors.

You should also mention to your insurance about the problems you are having with

the doctor. they want to know this. If they get alot of complaints many

insurances will terminate the contract with that doctor.

You could also lodge a complaint with the county medical board.

I hope some of this helps you. Hugs, Tami

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> I am new to this group. I am 25 years old with deg. disc disease and

Fibromyalgia. I have been seeing a doctor in Cambridge Ohio whom I have to get

away from.

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