Recently, one of my best friends went to the emergency room.
He was running a fever bouncing between 102-103 degrees F, and he was very ill.
He was told he did not have a strep infection or mononucleosis, but a “serious throat infection.” He left with antibiotics and a steroid injection.
His diagnosis? Unknown.
I’m sorry, but -WHAT?
I’m confused about how one gives such potent medication without a diagnosis.
My friend’s partner stated the following:
“The doctors withheld that information as if it were privileged. Like we don’t need to know. We just need to take these drugs and be quiet.”
You – of all people – have the right to know why you’ve been prescribed the medicine you are taking.
Ask and know before taking. Research your meds before deciding to take them. It’s ultimately your choice what you take. You have options.
And if you are paying for a doctor’s time, you have the right to know your diagnosis.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley