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Old 07-13-2006, 09:54 PM   #1
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Should I report this?

Today I had to go to the doctor to get some more medicine for my depression because since my Grandfather passing last month it has seemed to get out of control. Every time I go to see this doctor I refuse to get weighed no matter how heavy or thin I am because I am just there for refills and he is just a GP. Today he came in and talked to me about my depression and said he would get me on a higher dose then what I take and said he noticed that I never get weighed and said he had some advice on how I could lose weight so that I wouldn't be afraid of the scale. He told me every morning to wake up and look at my body naked and look at every bit of fat and dimple on me and later in the day when I go to put food in my mouth I shouldn't eat think of how horrible I looked that morning. He asked me if I liked what I looked like fat? I said of course not. He then put his hand on my thigh (we were sitting in chairs next to each other) and smiled at me and said "I think you would be very attractive if you were thin." I not only felt like a whale walking out of that place, I felt like I had been violated! If someone goes into your office to get more meds because they are feeling super depressed you don't tell them they should look at their ugly naked body and pick out all their imperfections and think of it all day. And about the hand on my thigh, I don't know what to think about that. There were rumors in the town that he was caught giving medicine for sex and I thought nothing of it cause he wouldn't be still there if it was true, but now I wonder. Should I report this man to the medical board? I wish I was thiner but never really see myself as FAT since I have a hourglass shape and weight seems to go in all the right places but since seeing him I feel huge. I have been in tears all day because of it. I feel like the biggest loser right now.
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:06 PM   #2
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I just wantted to say I am sorry you went through this. I am sorry he made you feel so bad. Honestly I think what he did was beyond thoughtless and rude. I never did a report agianst a doctor , if he made you feel that bad , which I am sure he did judt from the breif details we got , then I say yes. You sound like a strong women even after your loss ( which I am very sorry for) But what if you werent?

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Old 07-13-2006, 10:06 PM   #3
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I don't know all the legal rules surrounding Dr's behaviors, but that seemed VERY inappropriate

1) for him to touch you on your leg
2) to talk about your being "attractive" to him or not
3) for him to put you down by saying to look in the mirror at your imperfections.

I'm not sure what your options are, but it seems like you should do *something*, even if it is just discourage people from seeing him, and stop seeing him yourself. I would just hate to think what more he could have done or would do, and how there may be another victim out there, currently or in the future.

So, I think you should talk to someone about your options.... then maybe I could be more helpful in telling you exactly what you should do. But, if you feel violated, I think you should do *something*.
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:09 PM   #4
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I would file a formal complaint. His behavior crossed the line.

I'm sorry, hon...what a creep!

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Old 07-13-2006, 10:16 PM   #5
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:22 PM   #6
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His behaviour was inappropriate
I would report him.....
At the very least you should find another doctor.

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Old 07-13-2006, 10:26 PM   #7
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Totally inappropriate and unprofessional.
I would report it.
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:31 PM   #8
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I'm SO sorry this happened to you, what a jerk! I work with doctors every day who say very terrible things to their patients and nothing ever happens to them. It takes a LOT to bring a doctor down and they know that. I would still report it though, hopefully he has enough complaints on file that someone will eventually notice.

Stay strong and don't be afraid to confront him face to face if you want to.
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His advice for losing weight was to stand in front of a mirror and think how ugly and fat you are?????????? THAT passes for medical advice? Nothing about diet or exercise????
I dont know if a hand on the thigh qualifies as sexual harrassment or not.. (i wasn't there, so its hard to know)... he might have just been trying to be comforting or whatever, it doesn't sound like he was trying to come on to you. He might have just been trying to help, even though he was totally unhelpful, counter-productive, and insensitive with what he said.

Does he by chance work as part of a group? Is there anyone over him or partners with him? If so, I would probably write a letter to the group he is with expressing your complaint. Unfortunately, I'm not sure its enough that the medical board would take it up as an issue, but perhaps a letter to his chairman/partners/group/whatever would be a wake up call.

Also, I would run a check to see if he has ever been disciplined by the medical board of your state before. This information is public and often you can find it over the internet.

Dont let his stupid comments affect you or ruin your day. Your avatar is gorgeous! And you yourself said that you know you have a very attractive hourglass shape. Needing to lose a few lbs doesn't change the fact that you are beautiful and attractive RIGHT NOW! Sorry you had such a bad experience. ((hugs))
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Although not the same situation at all, yours is much worse, but a few years ago I was in to see my doctor for my annual pap before I got married. She went into a 10 minute lecture on how nobody has any business having more than 2 children and people who do are selfish and irresponsible. It left me with a very bad taste in my mouth and I will never go back to her.

For your situation, I would make a complaint to your state board of healing arts. They will decide if it is worth pursuing. At least you will know you took all the steps you could if he should do something to someone else (which is likely given the rumors you mentioned).

I am so sorry this happened to you

ETA: the same doctor I mentioned above told me to "just munch on carrot sticks all day" when I went to her to talk about my weight gain in my early 20s. Gee, thanks.
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:40 PM   #11
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That doctor is a nasty human being! You were definately molested, physically and emotionally. Report him!
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Report him!!
You already suffer from depression and he tells you to think about how ugly and fat you are??? He thinks that's going to help?? The guy is a jerk!!! Then to top it off, he touches you. I don't care if it's a leg or a breast, the guy crossed the line.

He's lucky you didn't deck him.
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It doesn't sound sexual, rather...a control issue. People like him pick on people when they are weak. It makes them feel big. He probably has little man's disease. Creeps like him attack in such a way that leaves you speechless. My step-father-in-law is a pervert and he attacks in plain site when people can't say anything. It's unbelievable. That's why we don't go to see him.

I'm sure that this "doctor" has done this to many, many before you. That's why I would file a formal complaint with the state medical review board. The sexual stuff could be true...who knows. He could be testing the limits with you, hoping that you will come back for "more."

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Old 07-13-2006, 11:23 PM   #14
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that seems very unprofessional for a doctor, I would say something to someone about it. and if you FEEL violated... then that means you WERE violated.
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Here's the thing, it could be an inappropriate conversation. Or it could be sexual abuse.

So much of communication depends on involuntary queues given by people that its not possible to make out from a description in borderline cases.

Whether you want to report it or not is truely a matter of what you feel about this. There is one thought though, if it was sexual abuse, this guy is going to meet hundreds of other patients who would be similarly vulnerable.

Am not even going to comment on his "Advise". Utter tosh. A happy word/thought always works better in getting things done than a negative image.
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Old 07-14-2006, 03:41 AM   #16
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Sorry, Matt but I think you're wrong. Putting his hand on her thigh and telling her she would be attractive if she lost weight was crossing the line.

Audra - if you felt violated you should tell someone. You said you heard rumors that this man was giving out medicine for sex but you think if it was true he wouldn't be there. What if the people he has abused are afraid to report him? It happens all the time.

Salty - Sexual abuse usually is about control, not about sex.

I don't think you can call this molestation, but he abused his position of authority as a doctor. He knew you were there for depression, and he took advantage of a perceived weakness. It sounds to me like he was trying to get an idea of how receptive you might be to his sex for drugs scheme. But I don't think you're as weak as he thinks you are. After all, you had the courage to come here and post about it.

Hang in there, Audra! I hope you're feeling better! Julia
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Gross gross, gross - regardless of his intentions - he should not be practicing medicine - others will thank you for making a complaint. Be prepared to put it in writing..and if you have not already - right your experience down so you do not loose the details.
Go get him - he's an a$$hole!
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Old 07-14-2006, 05:50 AM   #18
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report him and find another doctor....they are suppose to help you not hurt you...I am sorry you had to go through that...
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So wrong on so many levels. Report him while it's all fresh in your mind !

BTW- I think you're beautiful. If you chose to loss weight to be healthier, great. You don't need to, to be attractive.
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First of all, find another dr. today or Monday..at the latest..and definitely file a complaint..You probably don't want to sue him..as I doubt if you could win and it takes
a whole lot of money on your part..and he's not worth it..

He's an idiot..Why would you have him for a doctor..and I would tell anyone I knew not to go to him..
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It wasn't really the hand on my thigh that made me upset even though I thought it was weird and gross esp. with the rumors going on about him. It was the advice he gave me that really got to me. This guy has a huge issue with anyone over weight. My mother goes to him and is underweight and when he saw she lost more weight she though she was going to get told she needed to eat more but he told her she was doing great staying thin. She weighed 75 pounds!!!! I felt bad about myself after walking out but felt even worse for the other people he sees. At least I know how to eat right and can fall back on my knowledge for support, but what about them? He made me feel really low but the real reason I am going to file a complaint is because I don't want him doing this to other people and I know it has and will happen again. I am so sick of these doctors on power trips who like putting people down in the name of health care.
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Audra - I am in Austin also and would be happy to recommend my Doc to you - treated me for depression 5 or 6 years ago - a wonderful doc who I started using when my daughter was 6 mo's old - she is now almost 21 years...He is a prince!
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Old 07-15-2006, 01:24 AM   #25
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Audra - I am in Austin also and would be happy to recommend my Doc to you - treated me for depression 5 or 6 years ago - a wonderful doc who I started using when my daughter was 6 mo's old - she is now almost 21 years...He is a prince!

I would love you to recommend a doc to me. As you can see I need a new one!
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I am sorry you had to go through that when you have enough on your plate to deal with.

What a creep! Get thee a new doctor!
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totally unprofessional, unethical. Call the Texas state Board of Medical Examiners, also I would notify the county medical society & file a formal complaint.
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Ick!! Sounds terrible! I've kinda been through similiar things with a doc I once had, but not in that graphic of detail.

I think there was misconduct. I'm not sure if it was really sexual in nature, or just trying to "mean well" but failing miserably at doing it. Feel free to make a complaint. I'd personally call and let them know I was switching doctors and why too. But I'm very forward with how I feel.

I'm so sorry for your loss too. What a terrible time for your doc to prey victim on you.
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