Dear Angcnfly: Thank you so much for sharing your story. How timely for you to get to the right doctor and hospital. It never stops amazing me how many wrong diagnosis are given to patients not just at the ER but during doctor's visits. Your husband's gut instinct told him that something was not right, that in itself is wonderful, most guys are oblivious of women's health concerns. Good for you for going to another hospital too! I hope you send a letter to the head administrator at the other hospital where you were misdiagnosed. They need your feedback. Next time a patient presents with similar symptoms they will be more cautious and order additional tests. The pancreas is a very important organ. You were very lucky this time and had your angel watching over you.
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Dear Angcnfly: Thank you so much for sharing your story. How timely for you to get to the right doctor and hospital. It never stops amazing me how many wrong diagnosis are given to patients not just at the ER but during doctor's visits. Your husband's gut instinct told him that something was not right, that in itself is wonderful, most guys are oblivious of women's health concerns. Good for you for going to another hospital too! I hope you send a letter to the head administrator at the other hospital where you were misdiagnosed. They need your feedback. Next time a patient presents with similar symptoms they will be more cautious and order additional tests. The pancreas is a very important organ. You were very lucky this time and had your angel watching over you.
April 6, 2009 - 9:52pmThis Comment
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