6/6 I have an appointment with the nephrologist today. I prefaced my appointment with a letter to the physician outlining my concerns, and I intend to review my record with him. He is required to document my concerns and make corrections where indicated.

Should be 'fun'.

#Medical #Doctors #Records #Accountability #Health

5/6 When working toward finding an obscure diagnosis every negative and positive finding that is entered in error impacts a conclusion, right or wrong. Medical records must be 100% accurate, and as patients we need to hold providers accountable by taking the time to review our records and making corrections when needed.

#Medical #Doctors #Health #Accountability

4/6 There are several other outright errors documented about my current 'complaints' and past medical history. Every error can impact future treatment and the opinion a consulting provider may develop and how other providers may treat you. There are no benign errors in a medical record. Every entry has meaning and consequences for future care.

#Medical #Health #Doctors #Accountability

3/6 The first mistake recorded said I haven't been seen since 2021 due to insurance issues. I was seen in the office a year prior in 2024 & twice in 2023. That may sound unimportant, but that mistake could indicate that I'm noncompliant.

#Medical #Health #Doctors #Accountability

2/6 But aside from over billing insurance & patients, specifically Medicare patients who can't afford a supplemental payor, the quality of care is being diminished.

Here is part of my personal example from a visit to my nephrologist last December. I didn't see my doctor. I saw a nurse practitioner, which has become the norm. I have nothing against nurse practitioners, but I think they are often undertrained for the responsibilities they are given.

#Medical #Doctors #Health #Accountability

“Not when the costs of #rent, #food & #electricity keep rising. Not when #Republicans raise our #medical costs to fund tax cuts for #billionaires. And definitely not when federal agents — armed & masked — terrorize our communities by targeting people because of the color of their skin or for speaking #Spanish — including immigrants with legal status & citizens,” Sen #AlexPadilla said.

#Trump #SOTU #USpol #immigration #StateSponsoredTerrorism #affordability #CostOfLiving #healthcare