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Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:02 am to southernboisb
How many doctors told patients to get MRNa injections?
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:08 am to fr33manator
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The doctor is the girl's mother.
I didn't take you for a feminist.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:11 am to fr33manator
That would be wrong.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:14 am to LRB1967
I agree.
That's why I feel the dr. is going to be blamed whether he did or did not tell the patient.
That's why I feel the dr. is going to be blamed whether he did or did not tell the patient.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:19 am to Hangover Haven
I don't know the specifics of when the patient was diagnosed with this illness.
However, I did answer the question that she is currently 15 y/o.
However, I did answer the question that she is currently 15 y/o.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:22 am to TBoy
That brings up the great debate on if a person needs to know their life expectancy when it comes to medical issues.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:31 am to southernboisb
I believe the appropriate thing to do would have been to consult with parents first before giving prognosis.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:33 am to southernboisb
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That brings up the great debate on if a person needs to know their life expectancy when it comes to medical issues.
Absolutely they do. Outside of very young children or someone with severe disability, etc., I can't think of a reasonable argument for not informing someone if their life expectancy is cut short.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:09 am to southernboisb
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That would be wrong.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:11 am to southernboisb
He is bound to tell to them what possibly will happen. It’s the right thing to do. I’m sure any doctor hates that part
Of the job but still has to be done.
Of the job but still has to be done.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:24 am to LRB1967
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Would it be better for the doctor to lie about it?
Like nobody telling big daddy he had the cancer in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:32 am to southernboisb
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15. To be truthful, I don't know this person a whole lot, so I don't know if she was born this way or when it made its appearance.
Holy frick. That’s terrible that a 15 year old is getting a 5 or so year prognosis
The 15 year old absolutely deserves to know. That diagnosis gives enough reason in my mind for that child to live a different way - to make sure they fulfill as many of their dreams and wishes as they can in the short time they have left here
Damn that’s a fricking horror story though. Prayers for the kid
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:37 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
I'm gonna reply to my own post and I was being glib with the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof reference, and I'll preface my remarks by saying I do not see pediatric patients in my specialty, although my wife (no pics) is and I know she has to deal with these issues from time to time.
My feeling is that bad news needs to be delivered promptly, honestly and as compassionately as possible, but agian, I only deal with adult patients. My thought is that when a minor child is involved, the clinician would likely have a conversation with the parents of the minor child first and then develop a shared plan on how to proceed.
My feeling is that bad news needs to be delivered promptly, honestly and as compassionately as possible, but agian, I only deal with adult patients. My thought is that when a minor child is involved, the clinician would likely have a conversation with the parents of the minor child first and then develop a shared plan on how to proceed.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:43 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
diagnosis is one thing. prognosis is another. tell a kid the diagnosis, you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to search the internets to find out life expectancies etc.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:07 am to southernboisb
No. A person in their 20's is an adult and they should be told about their health situation.
This isn't some 10 yr. old kid the parent wants to shelter from the inevitable so they can enjoy what's left of their life to live.
This isn't some 10 yr. old kid the parent wants to shelter from the inevitable so they can enjoy what's left of their life to live.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:17 am to southernboisb
What illness?
For instance, when someone is diagnosed with ALS, the median life expectancy once diagnosed is approximately 2-5 years. However other people have lived longer.
From reading your scenario the dr isn’t wrong. As long as the dr can truthfully educate the child and parent about disease progression and how it can lead to a loss of function along with information of evidenced based practice, then they did their job
For instance, when someone is diagnosed with ALS, the median life expectancy once diagnosed is approximately 2-5 years. However other people have lived longer.
From reading your scenario the dr isn’t wrong. As long as the dr can truthfully educate the child and parent about disease progression and how it can lead to a loss of function along with information of evidenced based practice, then they did their job
Posted on 4/16/24 at 1:55 pm to gumbo2176
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No. A person in their 20's is an adult and they should be told about their health situation
She’s 15.
If it were my child and the doctor blurted this out without first discussing with me, I’d be pissed also.
As painful as it would be, I’d rather the information come from me.
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