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Pies4shaw
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npalm
Joined: 01 May 2005
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It's hard to imagine a bigger decision than making a choice of surgeon for an invasive procedure but how do you even start to 'shop around' for one?
My experience is that you don't get a choice unless you speak up. I think the vast majority of cases follow the same path i.e. your GP refers you to their preferred specialist who in turn refers you to their preferred surgeon. Typically we place an inordinate amount of trust in these individuals.
How often would a surgeon actually be asked some key questions? Like, how many times have you performed this procedure? What proportion of the patients were satisfied with the results? How many patients died as a result of the surgery? etc
How would you shop around? You wouldn't want to rely on word of mouth like you would for a plumber or a mechanic. _________________ Side by side. |
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npalm
Joined: 01 May 2005
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And P4S, how would one go about shopping around for a good criminal barrister? Asking for a friend. _________________ Side by side. |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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Agreed Npalm, unless you go public and get what you're given, I rely on the recommendation of my GP.
I had Abdominal surgery during Covid (snuck in a window between lockdowns) to repair some umbilical hernias. GP referred me to the surgeon, I met him, he did an examination, explained the procedure and I quite liked the guy.
Did a fkn brilliant job.
Same thing when my son needed surgery for a tumour in his knee 20 years ago _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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think positive
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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Don’t go with doctor Tao! _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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