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If you have been diagnosed with Chondromalacia Patella and referred for Physiotherapy but the waiting list is a year long and the pain is becoming excruciating what should you do?
Chondromalacia Patella also known as runners knee...Firstly, Chondromalacia Patella is where the patella (knee cap) is rubbing against the trochlea grove of the femor and is becoming irritated and inflammed. It differs from Osteoarthritis as the damage to the cartillage is repairable...Treatment options..Rest! you need to rest from aggrevating activities.Work on strengthening your quadriceps mostly (non weight bearing exercises, leg extensions etc).some strength work also on your hamstring (non weight bearing exercises, leg curls etc).Also stretching your quadriceps and hamstrings may help..Swimming will help you keep fit whilst resting as it removes the load from the patello femoral joint, which is causing the pain.I'm not a doctor (covering myself here) but i hear that Non-steroidal Anti Inflammatories reduce inflammation (for short term relief).... Ibuprofen. They may help you strengthen your muscles if leg exercises give you pain.
If a patient asks a doctor to only contact her at work should the doctor honor that request?
Yes, I think that a doctor should acknowledge and honor just about anything a patient says. If the patient is ignored or feels ignored, then the doctor needs to try to help the patient so they can keep the patient with his/her services. I have had a patient that threatened to sue the hospital because I called her to late at night. All patients should be Honored and Respected. J. Idol, MD Neurologist NC
When a doctor should have treated a patient but did not it can sometimes be called this?
Neglegance. :)
Can a doctor ask for some of the pills that he prescribed to a patient?
no he should not
Who should be given patient information and under what circumstances?
doctor
A doctor should be contacted if a patient taking dapsone has what side effect?
A doctor should be contacted immediately if a rash develops.
Can a medical assistant tell a patient why he is getting blood work or should the doctor be the one to tell them?
the doctor
What are attitudes need to become a doctor?
an doctor needs to be flexible an reliable towars his patient ! The first and foremost quality of a doctor should be to sympathize with the sufferings of the patient and extend a helping hand with a positive outlook.
What should the physician do if patient refuses to sign the immunization consent form?
He/She should terminate (or discharge) the patient.
Who gives the right drugs and dosage to a patient?
The Doctor is the one licensed to give out what type of drugs should be given to the patient and in what dosage depending on the condition of the patient or the age and weight of the patient.
Will a doctor say anything about a tattoo?
The doctor may notice your tattoo and say something about it but unless it is offensive to them, it should not effect your doctor and patient relationship
What is an example of inseparability service?
for a doctor to offer the services the patient must take part in all the process of being treated. Patient should be there when the surgery is taking place, when being injected etc. In short the doctor can not offer his services if there is no patient.
