The writing is already spread further online by others as well, but in respect to her work and the value of it, just posting it here again with the references at the end, which are not always put online with.
The more people spread the copy, the more democratic awareness on the issue we may get. With gratitude and admiration for Trudy Newman her valuable writing (c) 2003.
Lecture 18 Medical Errors: Ethical, professional and Legal AspectsDr Ghaiath Hussein
This lecture about the ethical, professional and legal aspects related to medical errors. The focus is on the Islamic judiciary and specifically the Saudi laws.
OUTLINE:
Introduction: Doctor’s relationship and roles
Professionalism and Professional Attributes
Doctor’s duties towards himself/herself
Doctor’s duties towards his/her colleagues
Doctor’s duties towards his/her profession
Doctor’s duties towards his/her community
Lecture 18 Medical Errors: Ethical, professional and Legal AspectsDr Ghaiath Hussein
This lecture about the ethical, professional and legal aspects related to medical errors. The focus is on the Islamic judiciary and specifically the Saudi laws.
OUTLINE:
Introduction: Doctor’s relationship and roles
Professionalism and Professional Attributes
Doctor’s duties towards himself/herself
Doctor’s duties towards his/her colleagues
Doctor’s duties towards his/her profession
Doctor’s duties towards his/her community
Lecture 17 ethical issues in medical reports, sick-leaves & medical rec...Dr Ghaiath Hussein
A talk delivered by Dr Ghaiath Hussein for 3rd-year medical students at Alfarabi Medical College about the ethical issues in filling of documents related to the clinical condition of the patient.
L20 Financial issues in healthcare: Ethical and Legal IssuesDr Ghaiath Hussein
This lecture is based on the Saudi Code of Ethics regarding the ethical and legal aspects related to the financial issues in health care, namely: Healthcare Practitioner’s Fee, Practicing in Private Sector, Participation in the Media, Gifts and Benefits, and the Relationships with Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment and Companies.
This was presented to Alfarabi Medical College level 5 students as part of the Medical Ethics & Professionalism Course (30-4-2017)
Our first annual conference in Manchester brought together doctors, medical students and patient groups to consider and debate the challenges affecting medical professionalism in the 21st century.
This workshop explored different themes around professionalism. It featured a panel consisting of Professor Mike Pringle, President RCGP; Nigel Acheson, Regional Medical Director (South NHS England); Professor Wendy Reid, Medical Director Health Education England; Maureen Edmondson, Chair of the Patient and Client Council for Northern Ireland and Niall Dickson, Chief Executive and Registrar of the GMC,
Definition and classification of patient rights
Ethical basis for patient’s right
Patient’s Right related to
Treatment
Access to care
Choice of care
Participation in decision making
Privacy and Confidentiality
Seek for 2nd opinion or referral
Compassionate Palliative and EOL care
It gives an overview on the concept of paternalism and autonomy and which principle prevails in the current situation. The opinion is the writer personal opinion.
Lecture 17 ethical issues in medical reports, sick-leaves & medical rec...Dr Ghaiath Hussein
A talk delivered by Dr Ghaiath Hussein for 3rd-year medical students at Alfarabi Medical College about the ethical issues in filling of documents related to the clinical condition of the patient.
L20 Financial issues in healthcare: Ethical and Legal IssuesDr Ghaiath Hussein
This lecture is based on the Saudi Code of Ethics regarding the ethical and legal aspects related to the financial issues in health care, namely: Healthcare Practitioner’s Fee, Practicing in Private Sector, Participation in the Media, Gifts and Benefits, and the Relationships with Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment and Companies.
This was presented to Alfarabi Medical College level 5 students as part of the Medical Ethics & Professionalism Course (30-4-2017)
Our first annual conference in Manchester brought together doctors, medical students and patient groups to consider and debate the challenges affecting medical professionalism in the 21st century.
This workshop explored different themes around professionalism. It featured a panel consisting of Professor Mike Pringle, President RCGP; Nigel Acheson, Regional Medical Director (South NHS England); Professor Wendy Reid, Medical Director Health Education England; Maureen Edmondson, Chair of the Patient and Client Council for Northern Ireland and Niall Dickson, Chief Executive and Registrar of the GMC,
Definition and classification of patient rights
Ethical basis for patient’s right
Patient’s Right related to
Treatment
Access to care
Choice of care
Participation in decision making
Privacy and Confidentiality
Seek for 2nd opinion or referral
Compassionate Palliative and EOL care
It gives an overview on the concept of paternalism and autonomy and which principle prevails in the current situation. The opinion is the writer personal opinion.
5 The Physician–Patient Relationship Learning Objectives After.docxalinainglis
5 The Physician–Patient Relationship
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
· 1. Define the key terms.
· 2. Describe the rights a physician has when practicing medicine and when accepting a patient.
· 3. Discuss the nine principles of medical ethics as designated by the American Medical Association (AMA).
· 4. Summarize “A Patient’s Bill of Rights.”
· 5. Understand standard of care and how it is applied to the practice of medicine.
· 6. Discuss three patient self-determination acts.
· 7. Describe the difference between implied consent and informed consent.
Key Terms
Abandonment
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Advance directive
Against medical advice (AMA)
Agent
Consent
Do not resuscitate (DNR)
Durable power of attorney
Human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)
Implied consent
Informed (or expressed)
consent
Incompetent patient
In loco parentis
Living will
Minor
Noncompliant patient
Parens patriae authority
Privileged communication
Prognosis
Proxy
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
THE CASE OF DAVID Z. AND AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
David, who has suffered with ALS for 20 years, is now hospitalized in a private religious hospital on a respirator. He spoke with his physician before he became incapacitated and asked that he be allowed to die if the suffering became too much for him. The physician agreed that, while he would not give David any drugs to assist a suicide, he would discontinue David’s respirator if asked to do so. David has now indicated through a prearranged code of blinking eye movements that he wants the respirator discontinued. David had signed his living will before he became ill, indicating that he did not want extraordinary means keeping him alive.
The nursing staff has alerted the hospital administrator about the impending discontinuation of the respirator. The administrator tells the physician that this is against the hospital’s policy. She states that once a patient is placed on a respirator, the family must seek a court order to have him or her removed from this type of life support. In addition, it is against hospital policy to have any staff members present during such a procedure. After consulting with the family, the physician orders an ambulance to transport the patient back to his home, where the physician discontinues the life support.
· 1. What were the primary concerns of the hospital?
· 2. What was the physician’s primary concern?
· 3. When should the discussion about the patient’s future plans have taken place with the hospital administrator?
Introduction
Few topics are as important as the physician–patient relationship. This relationship impacts the entire healthcare team. All healthcare professionals who interact with the patient must understand their responsibilities to both the patient and the physician. The patient’s right to confidentiality must always be paramount.
The first physicians were “medicine men,” witch doctors, or sorcerers. The physician–pa.
April 28, 2017
Transparency is a relatively new concept to the world of health and health care, considering that just a few short decades ago we were still in the throes of a “doctor-knows-best” model. Today, however, transparency is found on almost every short list of solutions to a variety of health policy problems, ranging from conflicts of interest to rising drug costs to promoting efficient use of health care resources, and more. Doctors are now expected to be transparent about patient diagnoses and treatment options, hospitals are expected to be transparent about error rates, insurers about policy limitations, companies about prices, researchers about data, and policymakers about priorities and rationales for health policy intervention. But a number of important legal and ethical questions remain. For example, what exactly does transparency mean in the context of health, who has a responsibility to be transparent and to whom, what legal mechanisms are there to promote transparency, and what legal protections are needed for things like privacy, intellectual property, and the like? More specifically, when can transparency improve health and health care, and when is it likely to be nothing more than platitude?
This conference aimed to: (1) identify the various thematic roles transparency has been called on to play in American health policy, and why it has emerged in these spaces; (2) understand when, where, how, and why transparency may be a useful policy tool in relation to health and health care, what it can realistically be expected to achieve, and when it is unlikely to be successful, including limits on how patients and consumers utilize information even when we have transparency; (3) assess the legal and ethical issues raised by transparency in health and health care, including obstacles and opportunities; (4) learn from comparative examples of transparency, both in other sectors and outside the United States. In sum, we hope to reach better understandings of this health policy buzzword so that transparency can be utilized as a solution to pressing health policy issues where appropriate, while recognizing its true limitations.
Learn more on our website: http://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/2017-annual-conference
this is a discussion not a paper I need a paragraph under each quest.docxabhi353063
this is a discussion not a paper I need a paragraph under each question. each paragraph need to be at least 250 words with up to date references.
HAS 515 Week 8 Lecture:
Patient Rights and Responsibilities and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Slide #
Scene/Interaction
Narration
Slide 1
Intro Slide
Slide 2
Scene 1
Professor Charles enters classroom and introduces the topics for today’s lesson and begins the lecture.
Prof Charles
: Hello everyone….welcome back to class. Today, we are going to discuss patient rights and responsibilities and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 (PSDA) made a significant advance in the protection of the rights of patients to make decisions regarding their own health care. Healthcare organizations may no longer passively permit patients to exercise their rights but must protect and promote such rights. The PSDA provides that each individual has a right under state law to make decisions concerning his or her medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to formulate advance directives.
Let’s first discuss the rights of the patient. How are patient rights classified?
Casey:
Patient rights may be classified as either legal (those emanating from law) or human statements of desirable ethical principles (such as the right to healthcare or the right to be treated with human dignity). Both staff and patients should be aware and understand not only their own rights and responsibilities, but also the rights and responsibilities of each other.
Donald
: Patients also have a right to receive a clear explanation of tests, diagnoses, treatment options, prescribed medications, and prognosis; participate in healthcare decisions; understand treatment options; and discontinue or refuse treatment options. It is recognized that the relationship between the physician and the patient is essential for the provision of proper care.
Casey
: In addition to what has already been noted, I would say that legal precedent has established that not only does the institution have responsibility to the patient, but also the patient has responsibility to the institution.
Prof. Charles
: Absolutely… What does the federal and state law and the Constitution have to say about discriminatory practices?
Casey
: Most federal, state and local programs specifically require, as a condition for receiving funds under such programs, an affirmative statement on the part of the organization that it will not discriminate. For example, Medicare and Medicaid programs specifically require affirmative assurances by healthcare organizations that no discrimination will be practiced. Healthcare organizations who do not comply may lose Medicare and Medicaid certification and reimbursement.
Prof. Charles
: Excellent. What is an example of discrimination by a hospital?
Donald:
There was a case,
Stoick v. Caro Community Hospital
, where the patient brought a medical ...
Archer USMLE step 3 Ethics lecture notes. These lecture notes are samples and are intended for use with Archer video lectures. For video lectures, please log in at http://www.ccsworkshop.com/Pay_Per_View.html
ECHR procedure na gesaboteerde art 12 SV incl soft antwoord ECHR 2017 low ressiegfried van hoek
IN DUTCH 1st procedure at ECHR. Now many officials are complicit in covering a serious medical surgery crime. In this report 10 years of obstruction of justice are mentioned. Now I have the case far more ready a n extended new criminal complaint will follow soon.
Posted online in approving cooperation of a juridical advising Colleague: Proof of illegal neurosurgery on vertebral section C2-C4 (severe molest under mortal risk or subsidiary attempt of murder also considering letting behind an unused Michel Clip inside the head sagging down inside the Leptomeninges and the pinching of the spinal canal at C3.Next to the medical crime there is sever violation of human rights going on (in the Netherlands).
Ontbijtsessie 06012020 over de zingeving van pijn bij Assadaakasiegfried van hoek
Iedereen krijgt wel eens met diepere pijn te maken, want ook dat hoort bij het leven, want er is ook regen naast zonneschijn en er is geen dag zonxder nacht... Onder dit thema werden gedachten en ervaringen uitgewisseld.
Analysis of the report of the second surgical treatment low ressiegfried van hoek
Finalising proof on medical abuse with this analysis on the medical surgery report next to the layman scan-investigation. In the Netherlands the conspiracy of silence is inside the medical field as well in the juridical field up into the office of (in-)Justice. The earlier proofing on RX and CT scan image fraud is completing evidence on collaboration in concealment of medical crime.
V5 introduction anatomy head and neck low res for background infosiegfried van hoek
Theoretical anatomy support for understanding the presentation V5 on medical abuse with alteration of the left vein drainage in the head and placement of a strangulating ring around the Spinal Canal near C3 ijn the neck (attempt of murder).
Next to the new analysis of the surgery report this is evidence on medical crime in preparation for the ICC. Proof on the active negative involvement by the Dutch legal system in concealment and obstruction of justice will follow later.
V introduction anatomy head and neck for background infosiegfried van hoek
Replacing Medical Intitiation. Case: neurosurgicalo abuse with conspiracy of silence by others then direct offenders. Also by the Dutch government there is an active policy to keep abusive practises under the carpet, and cooperating in prevention cases would come up. Exposition with proof will follow.
Private revieuw 2017 medical crime facts. Ten years of learning and self-correcting did give some results. Patient abuse for other scientific tries (without conscent or need to treat the pathology). In sonspiracy the case is turned down (for the moment).
Kerstspecial van Project 7-blad, waarin aandacht is voor een betere (vaak ook alternatieve benadering) van gezondheiszorg en gezonder en bewuster leven. Hierin geef ik relaas van de rechtsverlakking in mijn kwestie en leg ik kort uit hoe dat kan in Nederland. Thans in voorbereiding op formulering Europese Procedure.
Ten dienste van het belang edel-praktiserend arts en integer patiënt. De medische geheimhoudingsplicht welke op de eerste plaats dient ter bescherming van het elan van de beroepsgroep mag niet aangewend mogen worden om (zelfs met voorbedachte rade) medische vergrijpen te kunnen begaan. Als verder zwijgen over kwalijke zaken juist meer schade zal berokkenen aan het elan van de beroepsgroep, dan mag deze doorbroken worden. WELNU...
Fraude tekenen van manipulatie van fysieke rx negatieven gezien vanuit het a...siegfried van hoek
Oorsponkelijk grotendeels al in Medisch Onderzoek deel B: HIER DE MEEST EVIDENTE DETAILS. De samenzweringspraxis tot verzwijgen door derden over voorgaand gepleegd medisch vergrijp, terwijl ze zich konden verschonen van onderzoek. De Eed van Hypocrietus ten voeten uit!
Signs of manipulations of physical rx negatives seen from the aspect of produ...siegfried van hoek
Proof of deliberate Conspiracy of Silence, obstruction of TX CT scan investigation. Medical crime is allowed when kept silent is the conclusion with my study about the praxis in the Netherlands.
In spite of a counter activity (CT 11:11:11) the OLVG CT scan 2016 shows aditional image information supporting the suspician about (secret) vene deviation performed...
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
SURGICAL ANATOMY OF THE RETROPERITONEUM, ADRENALS, KIDNEYS AND URETERS.pptx
Deadly Medical Practices by Trudy Newman (c) 2003
1. DEADLY MEDICAL PRACTICES
by Trudy Newman • Sunday September 21, 2003 at 09:16 PM
n_trudy@yahoo.com
Most patients go to their doctor in good faith that they will receive the care and attention that they
need. Patients trust that their physician will have their best interests at heart. Many people are not
aware that there is a seedy side to medicine.
There is a practice in medicine known as COVERT RATIONING that threatens the doctor-patient relationship. The
public should be aware that the medical profession does not treat all patients equally. There are basically two
different stratifications with patients being given a designation of either “high priority” or “low priority.” Patients with
a high priority status will receive the best care available. Patients who, unbeknownst to them, receive a low priority
status will get only minimal, rationed or experimental care. Patients are under tested and under treated—if they
are treated at all. Alternatively, patients with a low priority status may be over tested, but they will be denied proper
care or treatment. The patient may find that he is tested to death with the wrong tests being ordered for his
condition. Especially vulnerable are those with chronic illnesses, the elderly, and any others whom physicians
deem undesirable. Covert rationing is the same practice that was utilized by German doctors in Nazi Germany.
Patients who dare to question or challenge their doctor’s authority, or the medical treatment that they receive, may
find that they become BLACKLISTED (i.e. denied specialist care). Physicians demonstrate a stronger allegiance
to their colleagues, than they do towards their innocent and trusting patients. Patients with iatrogenic illnesses
often become victims of the blacklist. The problems usually start when medical mistakes are made (either
intentionally or unintentionally) and denied. Then the lies and cover-up begin. Documents are often modified,
falsified, mysteriously disappear, or important information is excluded from the record. Doctors will go to great
lengths to avoid being held accountable, and are generally protected by their professional associations. Once the
patient is blacklisted he can then expect to be subjected to character assassination from the medical profession.
The patient can anticipate being attacked, discredited and demonized. How dare a patient challenge a doctor's
authority? To avoid taking any responsibility for their errors, actions or behavior, doctors--and their governing
bodies--will often employ the same tactics that communist countries use to quash political dissent. The patient will
be labeled "difficult" or "psychiatric." Such pejorative labels are given to divert attention away from the negligent,
incompetent or malpracticing doctor. Patients should not take such labels personally, because these labels say
more about the physicians than they do about the patients. Blacklisting is not an error. Blacklisting is an intentional
act.
Because a patient is dealing with their doctor in good faith, it will often take a patient several years to realize what
is happening. Once the veil has been lifted and the trusting patient realizes that he is being blacklisted, and is no
longer in denial, he may initially experience a sense of shame questioning what he did wrong to deserve such
treatment. This shame is usually transient, because after careful examination and reflection the patient rightfully
realizes that he is truly the victim. Sensitive patients may experience shame for the doctor’s depravity and lack of
moral character. The patient will then move on to experience a righteous indignation. Because of the incredible
abuse that a patient endures, he will often experience unbelievable pain and intense anger. Unfortunately, patients
are often isolated and left to try to deal with this trauma on their own.
Patients who pursue the complaint process through the College of Physicians and Surgeons--because of the
substandard care that they have received--often find that they are victimized a second time, because their
complaints are not dealt with honestly, fairly or objectively. In the letter that outlines the conclusions of the review,
the patient may find that he is attacked by the very organization he was petitioning for assistance. Patients
discover that there isn’t an independent outlet to correct and resolve physician error or problems. This additional
abuse from the complaint process exacerbates the existing trauma and isolation that the patient is already trying
to deal with.
In attempting to pursue justice through the legal system, patients often find that the door is closed to them.
Additionally, doctors are protected by the government, as well as by their professional and legal associations.
Patients do not have any protection.
Because of the medical profession’s CODE OF SILENCE, the public is often unaware of physicians’ corrupt
practices of covert rationing and blacklisting patients. Many patients are afraid to speak out about these abuses,
because they fear RETALIATION by the medical community. Retaliation is a legitimate fear.
Patients will often find emotional healing only when they are able to connect with other patients who are also being
abused and bullied by the medical profession.
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2. To receive any meaningful medical treatment, blacklisted patients often turn to alternative medicine.
As a society, Canadians are in desperate need of an independent agency with the mandate to independently
investigate, adjudicate and resolve patient complaints in a timely manner. It is imperative that there be legislation
requiring full disclosure and mandatory reporting of all medical error, injury and/or harm to patients and that
patients be informed of such and receive proper redress. The current complaint system with the College of
Physicians and Surgeons must be abolished. The cozy setup of self-regulation within the medical profession has
gone on far too long. It is high time that “professionals” be held accountable for their actions and inactions.
We live in dark and dangerous times. These are times that try mens’ souls.
PATIENT BEWARE!
RESOURCES
1) The Grand Unification Theory of Health
http://www.yourdoctorinthefamily.com/grandtheory/default.htm
2) Why Do We Need Patient Protect
http://www.patientprotect.org/
3) Patient Protect
http://www.patientprotect.com/en/index.html
4) Pre-MEDitated Medical Malpractice on the Defenseless
http://www.greaterthings.com/News/Medical/premed_malpractice.htm
5) American Doctors, or Nazi Doctors
http://cuttingedge.org/news/n1006.html
6) The Nazi Doctors and Nuremberg: Some Moral Lessons Revisited
http://www.acponline.org/journals/annals/15aug97/naziedit.htm
7) "Doc Knows Best" (Futile-Care Theory)
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-smith010603.asp
8) Suffers of Iatrogenic Neglect
http://www.sin-medicalmistakes.org/AboutSIN2.html
9) American Iatrogenic Association
http://www.iatrogenic.org/index.html
10) Iatrogenesis and Misdiagnoses
http://www.members.shaw.ca/eye-openers/iatrogenesis.htm
11) MEDICAL: Tips for Detecting Altered Medical Records
http://www.kandsonline.com/art_001.html
12) My "5 Minutes"
http://www.hepatitiscfree.com/messages/2003/march11-2003.htm
13) Dangerous Minds
http://www.undercover-medicine.com/s3/s2/article49.shtml
14) Mediation Considered for Complaints Against Doctors
http://edmonton.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=ed_doctors20030210
15) Glasnost Report
http://www.collegeofphysicianswatchdog.com/userfiles/page_attachments/1378647_GLASNOST.pdf
16) How I Am Using "Legal" Remedies to Treat the College of Physicians and Surgeons
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3. http://www.drjerrygreen.com/my_alive_article.htm
17) The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
http://ontario.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=22260&group=webcast
18) In the Doctor's Corner (Canadian Medical Protective Association)
http://www.cbc.ca/disclosure/archives/030211_cmpa/main.html
19) When Nurses, Doctors and Social Workers Keep Silent
http://www.hospicepatients.org/hospic53.html
20) The Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation
http://www.terrisfight.org/
Trudy Newman
Email: n_trudy@yahoo.com
SOURCE:
http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20040116120942/http://thunderbay.indymedia.org/news/2003/09/8834.php
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