‍⚕️ Doctor’s ‘Small’ Mistake Sparks 4-Year Grudge: Was She Wrong?

Imagine taking your child to the doctor for help, only to be met with condescension and dismissal. That’s exactly what happened to one mother when she sought help for her son’s behavioral issues. The doctor, fresh out of college, accused her of being the problem and even made snide remarks about her age. Fast forward four years, and the mother still holds a grudge against the doctor. But is she justified, or should she let bygones be bygones? Let’s dive into the story.

A New Doctor Enters the Scene

Dismissive and Condescending

Questionable Parenting Advice

Snide Remarks and Eye Rolls

“Children Aren’t Playthings”

Breathing Problems Dismissed

Switching Doctors and Filing a Complaint

A Better Doctor, Better Diagnosis

Asthma and ADHD Diagnosis

Doctor Switches Practices

Refusing to Go Back

Doctor’s Apology and Plea for Forgiveness

Standing Her Ground

Overwhelming the Other Doctor

A Mother’s Grudge: Justified or Time to Move On?

After four years, this mother still refuses to let the doctor who dismissed her son’s behavioral issues and asthma near her child. The doctor has since apologized and claims to be more educated now, but the mother stands her ground, adamant that she doesn’t deserve a second chance. This decision has left the other doctor in the practice overwhelmed with patients, and even her husband thinks she’s being unreasonable. But is she? Should she forgive and forget, or is her grudge justified? Let’s see what people have to say about this situation…

Trust your gut and don’t let them blame you. NTA

Doctor’s dismissive attitude towards patient’s concerns is unacceptable. NTA.

Patient stands their ground after doctor’s dismissive behavior. NTA

Parent expresses distrust in doctor and suggests switching practices.

Patient refuses care of dismissive and judgmental doctor. NTA

Patient shares negative experience with doctor, calls for replacement.

Patient advises to find a new doctor’s office entirely. NTA

No forgiveness owed for doctor’s ‘small’ mistake, find another one.

Stick to a trusted doctor, don’t budge. NTA

Mother’s concerns about son’s behavior dismissed by doctor, causing delay in ADHD and ODD diagnosis.

Bold comment defends patient’s rights, calls out medical malpractice.

Patient stands up for themselves after doctor’s unprofessional behavior.

Other patients may have problems with the doctor too

Dismissive doctors can be dangerous. Trust your intuition and advocate.

Choosing a better doctor after a mistake: NTA

Paramedic explains why dismissing low oxygen levels is horrifying

Stand your ground. Trust and health are not small matters.

Doctor’s ‘small’ mistake sparks big grudge against a bully.

Advocate for your child’s health, even if it means switching doctors ‍

NTA calls out doctor’s ego and excuses for mistake.

Lack of trust in a GP’s competence is justified.

Doctor’s mistake still haunts patient after 4 years. NTA.

Standing up for her child’s health. NTA, great mother.

Not the a**hole for questioning the other doctor’s patient count.

Holding a grudge against an egotistical doctor – justified?

Misdiagnosed with ADHD as a child, now diagnosed with autism.

Doctor’s mistake and attitude deserved license revocation.

Sensible advice for dealing with a difficult doctor situation

‍⚕️ Negligent doctor receives no sympathy from commenter.

Doctor insults parenting skills, causes breathing issues- no second chances.

NTA comment highlights importance of competent doctors for children.

Demanding a sincere apology from the doctor before considering forgiveness.

Mother’s right to choose her child’s doctor defended. NTA.

Doctor’s wife defends her colleague against negative comment.

Healthcare worker defends NTA for dismissing dismissive physician. ✍️

Switching practices might be the best solution. NTA.

A cautionary tale of the consequences of small mistakes

Commenter supports OP’s decision to switch doctors due to misdiagnosis.

Doctor’s dismissiveness was serious, NTA for holding a grudge

Doctor’s mistake not small, no need to give another chance.

NTA! Doctors are service providers, bedside manners matter.

Doctor’s mistake leads to grudge, commenter says NTA.

Mother shares experience of doctor’s misdiagnosis and advises to trust intuition. NTA.

Ignoring textbook symptoms of thyroid cancer, NTA for holding grudge

Patient receives unsatisfactory apology from doctor with superiority complex.

Switch to a new practice if you can’t trust your doctor

Advocate for your child, don’t let doctors dismiss your concerns. ‍

Beware of doctors who dismiss actual problems and send red flags.

Parent criticizes doctor’s dismissiveness towards child’s behavioral problems.

Parent refuses to let doctor use child as ‘Guinea pig’

Doctor agrees with commenter, warns against letting son near doctor.

Patient expresses anger and frustration towards doctor’s mistake.

Patient expresses lack of trust in small town doctors’ abilities.

Protective mother stands up for her son’s healthcare decisions

Patient suspects doctor has a history of alienating patients

NTA parent prioritizes child’s health over doctor’s mistake

Ignoring asthma symptoms is dangerous. NTA for advocating for son.

User defends doctor’s mistake, criticizes her competence and ethics. NTA.

‍⚕️ Humility is key for doctors to keep learning. #NTA

Mother rightfully upset at doctor’s minimization of son’s condition.

Patient asserts authority over doctor, hopes for license revocation.

Doctor’s apology seems insincere after 4-year grudge. NTA.

Doctor’s mistake causes 4-year grudge, commenters side with OP

Doctor accused of being an AH for having too many patients

Patient suggests moving to a new practice, avoiding oversubscribed doctor.

Valid anger against dismissive doctor who delayed diabetic diagnosis. NTA

NTA comment suggests filing a complaint with medical board

Dismissive doctor gets what she deserves according to commenters. ‍⚕️

Polite refusal is okay if doctor-patient relationship is strained. #NTA

User’s strong language towards doctor sparks concern and backlash.

Mother’s right to choose her son’s doctor. NTA, stand firm!

Prioritizing child’s health is crucial

Trust is key, and this doctor hasn’t earned it.

Nurse calls out doctor’s mistake, demands apology. NTA.

Patient expresses concern over dismissive doctor’s behavior and suggests finding alternative practice.

Stand up for yourself and file another complaint.

Mother refuses to take child to doctor again after dismissive apology

Overbooking causing resentment towards doctor, hire more doctors. NTA.