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15 Terrible, Lousy Doctors Who Should Never, Ever Work With A Patient Ever Again

Raven Ishak
·1-min read

Note: This article mentions suicidal ideation, body dysmorphia, and sexual abuse and harassment. 

Visiting a doctor can be a very vulnerable experience. While doctors are supposed to make their patients feel comfortable, sometimes, they do the complete opposite. So when a Twitter user @DiaryofaSickGrl asked: "Tell me about the worst doctor you’ve ever seen (if you’re comfortable)," people had a lot to say. Here are some of their responses below.

Tweet by Candace D. (@DiaryofaSickGrl) asks, "Tell me about the worst doctor you've ever seen (if you're comfortable)."

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Tweet discussing challenges faced when seeking a medically necessary hysterectomy, including concerns about age and personal life

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Tweet recounting an allergic reaction to antibiotics; dismissed by OB, comparing it to fish being allergic to water, calling allergy a lie

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Summary of text: The user shares their journey of health struggles since 2014, detailing interactions with multiple specialists, a misdiagnosis, and eventual diagnosis of hEDS and MCAS. They express frustration and gratitude for supportive friends

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A tweet from a parody account humorously mentions a doctor telling a non-pregnant friend she had "good milkers."

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Tweet by John Kulak Kramlich: Went to the doctor at 16, expressed concern about prostate cancer. Doctor joked about writing a paper on it

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A social media post recounting a teen's awkward visit to a doctor, involving an inappropriate comment about a tongue depressor

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Summary of a tweet: A person describes being taken off Adderall at 19, given Paxil, became depressed, and advised to stay on Paxil despite feeling suicidal

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Summary of the text: A person shares an experience with a doctor who insisted on an STD test, implying negative assumptions about their behavior, causing distrust

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Summary of a social media post: A woman shares her experience of a male doctor dismissing symptoms, while a female doctor diagnosed a rare blood disorder in six months

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Tweet about a personal experience with weight loss and an insensitive comment from a doctor

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Tweet discusses misdiagnosis; person ate little, felt full, gained weight, and was thought to be lying. Found to be heart failure, lost 40 lbs in hospital

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Heather Teixido describes post-hysterectomy complications, severe pain, misdiagnosis, and needing emergency surgery due to medical negligence

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Tweet recounting a traumatic childhood dental experience where the dentist used a sharp tool after the patient expressed pain

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A social media post recounting a car accident, hospital visit, and chiropractor discovering a neck injury

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Tweet recounting a personal story: someone's mom fell, got a concussion, and broke her nose. An ER doctor wrongly suspected alcohol involvement

Tell us about the worst doctor you have ever seen in the comments below:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-888-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy.

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