Worst Doctor Experiences as a Patient/Family of Patient

Teaching hospital.
Parent admitted for major cardiac surgery.
Surgery went over allotted time by 4-5 hours.
Attending surgeon explained vaguely in waiting room something about a mistake; they had to scrub into the operation and take over for residents.

Compounded by 2 days later at heavily sedated/unconscious parent's bedside during visiting hours.
Medschool's attending nephrologist along with one of their fellows or resident come by the foot of bed.
Doc sees patient's family member and...

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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SpoiledMilk Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums