Posted by Cass on January 11, 2000, at 23:04:58
In reply to MY DR. DIED , posted by kelly on January 11, 2000, at 12:56:52
I once had a pdoc who had a good reputation and a sucessful practice. Aproximately a year after I quit seeing him, I read in the news paper that he had committed a very serious crime against a patient. His license to practice was revoked and he got a 10 year prison sentence. I had been informed by some of my medical docs that some of the medications he prescribed me were totally indiscreet (triplecate form, controlled meds which were not appropriate for my condition). Nevertheless, I felt extremely sorry for this pdoc. I never sensed any malice in his behavior. I remember him as a rather pure soul with perhaps some anarchist tendencies. I believe he had serious personal conflicts but was not a bad person (and perhaps I am being insensitive to his victim). To this day, I have a hard time thinking about that man sitting in prison. I guess my point is that the pity I feel for him is significant, even though he had severe professional flaws. I'm sure your feelings must be equally intense.
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