Re: Bad Dr. Appt - To Holly

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly -

Thought I'd explain something in case I was sending mixed signals.

If you file a complaint with the state medical board, it will leave

a ding in this doctor's file. I can't guarantee that they will

try to force any kind of disciplinary action on him,

but filing a complaint is a very good idea as it puts him on the

hot seat.

The medical board will contact him, and get the records of your mom's

visit to see how it was handled. It will not be pleasant for him, in

fact it WILL be embarrassing, and hopefully he will change his

attitude because of this. All state medical boards are different.

Some handle complaints with a heavier hand than others. Not sure how

Kentucky operates. I know that some states will pay more attention

to doc complaints than others, though.

Hopefully other dissatisfied customers of his have already

complained, or will complain in the future, and maybe then

some kind of disciplinary action might be taken. Since now there

are ways of filing complaints online, I'm sure more docs are getting

blasted these days. You might even try to find out if he has already

had lawsuits or whatever.

I would also suggest that if the office visit was paid by an insurance

company, you should complain loudly to them as well. Call their

customer service department and lodge a complaint with them as well.

They don't like spending their money on duds, and may come down on

him about the complaint.

All in all, don't let him get away with this. If enough people

complain about these doctors, changes WILL be made eventually. All

good changes are worth the effort it takes.

Best Wishes,

Chris

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Chris. I didn't even think about the insurance company. Good idea!

I'm going to do everything possible.

Holly

Re: Bad Dr. Appt - To Holly

Hi Holly -

Thought I'd explain something in case I was sending mixed signals.

If you file a complaint with the state medical board, it will leave

a ding in this doctor's file. I can't guarantee that they will

try to force any kind of disciplinary action on him,

but filing a complaint is a very good idea as it puts him on the

hot seat.

The medical board will contact him, and get the records of your mom's

visit to see how it was handled. It will not be pleasant for him, in

fact it WILL be embarrassing, and hopefully he will change his

attitude because of this. All state medical boards are different.

Some handle complaints with a heavier hand than others. Not sure how

Kentucky operates. I know that some states will pay more attention

to doc complaints than others, though.

Hopefully other dissatisfied customers of his have already

complained, or will complain in the future, and maybe then

some kind of disciplinary action might be taken. Since now there

are ways of filing complaints online, I'm sure more docs are getting

blasted these days. You might even try to find out if he has already

had lawsuits or whatever.

I would also suggest that if the office visit was paid by an insurance

company, you should complain loudly to them as well. Call their

customer service department and lodge a complaint with them as well.

They don't like spending their money on duds, and may come down on

him about the complaint.

All in all, don't let him get away with this. If enough people

complain about these doctors, changes WILL be made eventually. All

good changes are worth the effort it takes.

Best Wishes,

Chris

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