Unfortunately, the whole situation now boils down to an "I said/she said" deal, and your former internist has an office full of secretaries to back her up in her lies; you have only your word. If it makes you feel any better, write a letter to the AMA and report her. It's not likely they'll do anything, but at least your letter will be on file. She's already fired you, what more can she do? Well, she might manage to blackball you with every doctor in the area, but that's a chance you take. I personally wouldn't risk it; the medical community tends to look after its' own and they close ranks like you would not believe. She's a liar; you know it. If anyone asks you to recommend a doctor, feel free to say don't ever go to this one. But beyond that, Dan's right, you need to put her behind you and try to move on, hon. There are good doctors and bad doctors out there, just as there are good and bad lawyers, plumbers, electricians, and any other occupation you can think of. I really hope your new internist is one of the good ones. If not, you should be able to tell quickly and move on in your search. DO NOT STAY WITH SOMEONE THAT YOU DON'T TRUST TOTALLY!!
Cyndy |