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As a counter point I also had a not so close friend die of an Aneurysm bleeding because during phone screening with a general practioner's receptionist she was
by DoingIsLearning 4y ago
As a counter point I also had a not so close friend die of an Aneurysm bleeding because during phone screening with a general practioner's receptionist she was too young to have 'something serious' and was told to wait it out until the next day.
Not saying the system does not work but you do have medical zebras falling through the cracks.
- Tade0 4y agoOut of the six brain aneurysms(all men - four resulted in deaths) in my extended social circle just one wasn't a person before their 40s. In one case serious consequences were prevented only because the wife of the person, after exhausting all other options, called a special "ambulance on call" service which was part of their healthcare package.
- amrocha 4y agoSure, the system isn't perfect. Did anyone think it was perfect? Misdiagnosis is a problem regardless of whether you're talking to a doctor in person or over the phone.