tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post8375145584182540267..comments2023-11-05T01:35:46.416-07:00Comments on The Psychiatrist Blog: Cartoon interviews...Are they on? Yes and NoDr Michelle Tempesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09318876662760890328noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-1704902912048019072007-03-14T01:35:00.000-07:002007-03-14T01:35:00.000-07:00I have no doubt there are genuine people in the me...I have no doubt there are genuine people in the medical profession too<BR/>After all not all plumbers and builders are cowboys, or we'd all be living flooded out and crumbling houses.<BR/><BR/>But the fact that <B>some</B> patients expect the doctor to know what's wrong with them, and have blind faith in what is in the notes<BR/><BR/>Does not mean ALL patients are unable to express themselves, and some are rightfully bemused by the notes written by 'some' doctors.<BR/><BR/>In the real world - I have yet to see any evidence in dentistry that dentists or oral surgeons care much about the patients teeth. It is about how much they can charge.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally the other Myth is that if somehow you can pay you get wonderful dentistry. Wrong again, if you can pay you get access to 'private' dentistry which is better than no dentistry. <BR/>But in the 21st Century dentists are still not trying to save teeth or repair teeth, but processing patients - and providing minimal service for highest return. Dentistry is overpriced. If a patient needs time consuming surgery - the dentist wants very high hourly rates. And the nhgs will not pay - end of story!<BR/><BR/>Anyone who loses their teeth except thru accident or trauma, is losing their teeth thru inadequate oral hygiene or disease for sure, but mainly because of late or inadequate and incompetent dentistry.<BR/><BR/>We all know if you can service and maintain your car 'properly' it has a better chance of lasting. But we expect more from our cars and motor mechanics and higher standards from toys manufactured in China, than from dentists and dentistry - it seems!QUASAR9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00593390598251093182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-88267810781652482382007-03-14T01:19:00.000-07:002007-03-14T01:19:00.000-07:00Hi mens sana, "it cuts both ways" - lolCynical - Y...Hi mens sana, <BR/>"it cuts both ways" - lol<BR/>Cynical - YES!QUASAR9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00593390598251093182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-90704056415364851632007-03-11T12:59:00.000-07:002007-03-11T12:59:00.000-07:00Simon, Peter, Bryn, Quasar9 and mens sana, thanks ...Simon, Peter, Bryn, Quasar9 and mens sana, thanks for your comments and for joining in the debate. Changes seem to occur on a daily basis, so it'll be interesting to find out what next week will bring. Thanks again. MichelleDr Michelle Tempesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09318876662760890328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-51752897220877490352007-03-11T07:51:00.000-07:002007-03-11T07:51:00.000-07:00quasar9 very cynical. I have to say that every ti...quasar9 very cynical. I have to say that every time I ask a patient about their history they look at their otes in front of me and say words to the effect of "isn't it in there?", so it cuts both waysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-71077948192561348342007-03-11T04:14:00.000-07:002007-03-11T04:14:00.000-07:00I guess Junior Doctorsnow know how a Patient feels...I guess Junior Doctors<BR/>now know how a Patient feels<BR/>at the choice of treatment or hospital<BR/><BR/>They are only a number on a form<BR/>and the chart or medical history is down to <BR/>1) Repeated notes handed down - you know they could be in error.<BR/><BR/>How about looking at the patient to see if the notes are correct, before expecting the patient to comply (or fit the bill) according to the previous doctors notes.<BR/><BR/>You know the best way for hospitals to keep the number of complications and complaints on record to zero.<BR/><BR/>Sweep them under the carpet<BR/>If there are complications - dismiss the patient - as treated satisfactorily<BR/>The patient has to find another hospital to deal with the complication - where he is rehistered as a new patient.<BR/><BR/>Hence no record of complications further to treatment in hospital 1<BR/>And no record? of previous history at hospital 2<BR/><BR/>hmmm corrupt system breaking down?QUASAR9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00593390598251093182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-22636844223725393512007-03-11T03:06:00.000-07:002007-03-11T03:06:00.000-07:00I don't understand how some places are continuing ...I don't understand how some places are continuing with round one and others not. It just makes the whole process look even more shambolic.<BR/><BR/>I love your blog by the way and have added you to mine. Hope you don't mind. BAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586610986367102323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-19972825613406382932007-03-10T15:05:00.000-08:002007-03-10T15:05:00.000-08:00I believe that one interview panel in Birmingham h...I believe that one interview panel in Birmingham has walked out in protest.Peter Smallbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086594327838855820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-68738442243306588272007-03-10T14:33:00.000-08:002007-03-10T14:33:00.000-08:00the interview process, is it an IT problem?I find...the interview process, is it an IT problem?<BR/><BR/>I find this blog facinating!.Its no wonder my doctor is cynical, if this is what happens behind the scenes!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-34548269404577109252007-03-10T12:07:00.000-08:002007-03-10T12:07:00.000-08:00[ignorant surgeon]Transferrance is when you relate...[ignorant surgeon]<BR/><BR/>Transferrance is when you relate to the clinician as though they're your mother, isn't it? Not that you think they're your mother, but you relate to them in that way because of some analogy in the relationship. And counter transferrance is when the clinical relates to the patient as though they're his/her child? or something like that... [/ignorant surgeon]<BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, I was really very interested in psychiatry back in my medical student days...Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888089682386053436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-23746404108843236952007-03-10T10:20:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:20:00.000-08:00Thanks sarah and Hospital Phoenix - may I wish you...Thanks sarah and Hospital Phoenix - may I wish you every luck with your interviews.<BR/><BR/>Seaspray - Thanks for comment and for the request for post, I have several post requests, but happy write one about transference and counter transference. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for comments<BR/>MichelleDr Michelle Tempesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09318876662760890328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-82613625866800640022007-03-10T10:18:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:18:00.000-08:00well done michelle with this issue. you have put ...well done michelle with this issue. you have put a comprehensive and powerful case and i am very grateful for you speaking upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-69123320136356444472007-03-10T10:08:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:08:00.000-08:00Hi Dr Michelle - I saw your comment over at Chrysa...Hi Dr Michelle - I saw your comment over at Chrysalis Angel's website.<BR/><BR/>Your response gave me an idea for a post request. At some point in time could you please do a post on the dynamics of transference and counter transference as it relates to doctor /patient care/relationships for both the psychology/mental health field and the patient with physical ailments under the care of the family physician, etc.<BR/><BR/>I remember hearing about this years ago and find it to be a fascinating concept. My "limited" understanding of this is that people have unresolved issues in their past that they transfer onto the people that are they are helping or who are helping them. But it is not real - it is only withing the context of the environment and that indeed, outside of that quite possibly nothing would be in common.<BR/><BR/>In counseling a certain amount is good because it opens the doors to trust? <BR/><BR/>Could it also be a professor/mentor student situation s well? <BR/><BR/>And are there cases where evil people transfer their rally bad issues onto unsuspecting people as in rapists and serial killers, etc? Or is that a different kind of transference, if even that in the first place.<BR/><BR/>The mind IS fascinating!<BR/><BR/>Have a beautiful day! :)SeaSprayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906503090688697222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-62400022553826716742007-03-10T08:24:00.000-08:002007-03-10T08:24:00.000-08:00I have three round one interviews (though two of t...I have three round one interviews (though two of them are at the same time and the other has so far cost me close to £1000 in wasted airfares)<BR/><BR/>I suspect round 2 will be good... and that the round 1 interviewees are the unlucky ones!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the mention!Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888089682386053436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128386.post-89926108652145687612007-03-10T07:03:00.000-08:002007-03-10T07:03:00.000-08:00I did not get a round one interview.... I thought ...I did not get a round one interview.... I thought I was one of the unlucky ones.... now I am feeling my luck has changed and I am pleased to sit and wait this round out. Thanks for the interesting round up Michelle! SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com