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Dan1
AOL
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Just me wrote: Read this today :
What's the best way to cut down on medical mistakes? If you're thinking "improve safety and learn from previous mistakes," then you don't have what it takes to be a doctor these days.
No, here's their idea of boosting safety: Change the definition of "mistake" so it doesn't include your own screw-up -- and whatever you do, don't report it... don't investigate it... and don't take steps to make sure it never happens again.
There. Except for the dead patient, it's like it never happened.
Believe it or not, that's not some wild exaggeration -- that's the picture of American hospitals painted by a damning new report from our own government.
The Department of Health and Human Services says six out of seven medical mistakes are never reported, as required under Medicare rules -- in many cases because these mistakes happen so often that doctors and nurses don't even think of them as mistakes!
Injuries, infections, wrong meds, overdoses, bedsores, patient mix-ups -- you name it, it's happening... and it's happening thousands of times a day.
That's why doctors and nurses are REQUIRED to report them... that's why hospitals are REQUIRED to keep a record on them.
But according to the new report, only a fraction of those mistakes are reported -- and only a fraction of those ever lead to changes in policy or practice designed to prevent the mistake from happening again.
That's why 130,000 patients are hurt -- and 15,000 people are KILLED -- by medical screw-ups every single month.
And that's why it's going to keep happening.
Want to know what's really scary here? Those are just the numbers for Medicare patients. Throw in everyone else, and who knows how high the real numbers are -- but it's clear your life is on the line every time you set foot in a hospital. Here is something else to put with your finding. This is a report on a survey of 1,800 doctors, as to how truthful they are to their patients medical care. In this survey of 1,800 doctors, 35% of them said that they did not " completely agree" that they should disclose serious medical errors to their patients. Then another 20% said that they had not revealed a mistake to a patient within the last year. For fear of being sued. Then another 35% of them said that they did not "completely agree " that they should disclose their financial relationship with drug and medical device companies. So this now makes me wonder just how CORRUPT this whole medical field is? Starting with the fda defective medical devices meds etc.. Hospitals next for not filing enough reports of of problems along with the doctors or surgeons. One would also think that insurance companies would of had a stronger hand into seeing that something was wromg. I guess the blind leading the blind.
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patty
Eugene, OR
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Keith wrote: I have had ingunial hernia surgery four times. I was hopitalized for a month and almost died about two years ago due to bowel perferation, intestinal fistulae, and infection. I was in so much pain that I wanted to die. Thanks be to God and Jesus I survived. What was the manufacturer of your repair patch/mesh???
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patty
Eugene, OR
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Lisa wrote: I had the hernia patch put in 2002. Since then I have had unexplained blood loss, transfusins, severe abdominal problems that led to the diagnosis of Colitis, then serious heart palpitations when I eat and the list goes on. I kept telling ALL the docs that there was something wrong in my abdomen. It felt like I had lots of scar tissue inside. I saw the ad on TV for the recall. Called my surgeon and sure enough, I have the recalled patch! Now, I go in next week, for a consutation and then surgery.
My e-mail is LeezaAnn63@hotmail.com
I wuld love to hear from anybody else that has had their patch removed.
Lisa which patch???
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patty
Eugene, OR
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Again, I am looking for anyone else who suffered patch failures from the Atrium C- QUR Polypropylene mesh hernia patch. My husband suffered because the patch fell to pieces and caused more surgery, a horrable staph infection, he nearly died. We just need to see if anyone, anywhere has had issues with the same one.
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Patty
Eugene, OR
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My husband, after much inquiry to his doctor as to reporting his Atrium C-qur hernia patch failure to the FDA. Just went ahead and reported it himself. Come to find out, the Alloderm patch he had put in years ago had been recalled in 2005. He was never notified!! So now his attorney is handeling both his Alloderm and Atrium patch cases. Seems that the Alloderm which was put in back in 2000 was the cause of 7 hernias, in one area. The Atrium dissolved and caused massive internal damage. Im just happy to say that I still have the love of my life by my side and not in a graveyard. His medical condition almost took him from me and Im pissed. Dont piss off a biker chick, we fight back with roaring thunder.
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riverrat
Lewiston, MN
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riverrat
Lewiston, MN
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dan ur fra cked if ya dont sound off to ur doc -hospital did ya no there a gal ot woman thats there just for you called paicents adovcat yell there good at va docters laugh and try to trick us to see if we are scammers look it up and now this ur gunna get better as you go
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All Meshed Up
Montrose, CO
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Patty wrote: My husband, after much inquiry to his doctor as to reporting his Atrium C-qur hernia patch failure to the FDA. Just went ahead and reported it himself. Come to find out, the Alloderm patch he had put in years ago had been recalled in 2005. He was never notified!! So now his attorney is handeling both his Alloderm and Atrium patch cases. Seems that the Alloderm which was put in back in 2000 was the cause of 7 hernias, in one area. The Atrium dissolved and caused massive internal damage. Im just happy to say that I still have the love of my life by my side and not in a graveyard. His medical condition almost took him from me and Im pissed. Dont piss off a biker chick, we fight back with roaring thunder. I would be very interested to see the report that your hospital generated to send to the FDA if at all possible. I believe that these required reports are not sent out to the FDA as they are supposed to be done. And again this is indicative to the 'corruption" of the system of reporting these medical device failures because the desire not to be sued or jeapordize a revenue source (i.e. the medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers kick backs) or just plain laziness by the Hospital or Doctor. My surgeon when asked said my report was sent but will not give me a copy of said report nor am I able to find one at the hospital. Where can I go from here? I have no idea but I will continue to ask these stupid questions to the people that are supposed to be looking out for our well being and health. And one of these days, who knows, they might even grant me an answer!
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vendeta1
Chicago, IL
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had hernia repair surgery 6-7 yrs ago starting to have problems .i beieve they used the kugel mesh i have requested hospital files to confirm.is there anybody in chicago area having problems would like to meet or talk e mail www.vendeta1@sbcglobal.net
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Since: Feb 12
Chicago, IL
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Please wait...
after reading all the stories on this blog i feel so bad for everyone.i dont know wat to do .so scared.i cant sleep i cant eat.just want to give up. get my affairs in order.
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Just me
Mcpherson, KS
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What became of the meetings with judge Lisa 2 weeks ago , over the rest of the cases ?
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riverrat
Lewiston, MN
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as of feb-2012,so far if you had the mesh with the ring and it had to be removed you get money anything else your out of the settlement
what a dam shame
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Since: Jan 12
New Port Richey, FL
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patty wrote: <quoted text> which patch??? Hey Patty ~ Here is a link to a site that might help you find info http://www.atriummed.com/products/general_sur... (sute and paste_) You should contact them. Try to get their medical supplies and support office...or similar office. Make sure you have all the information about the mesh...type, size, reference and lot number ...all this should be on your surgery report..which if you dont have you will need to pick up at the hospital and tell them you need that info. This information will help you get the information you need from the company who makes/sells the mesh or both. Ask the company to send you the Material Safety Data Sheet. Hope this helps...let me know if you would like me to help you research it a little more. bobbi10@tampabay.rr.com When you contact any of these people try not be upset...just come from the place of research and looking for information. Know what I mean? Good Luck to you. You know I do not recall seeing that mesh name on the recall list...is it on the recall list???
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Since: Jan 12
New Port Richey, FL
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vendeta1 wrote: after reading all the stories on this blog i feel so bad for everyone.i dont know wat to do .so scared.i cant sleep i cant eat.just want to give up. get my affairs in order. Hey there ~ Don't even think of giving up! I know how you feel it is all down right depressing. But try to take care of yourself...you want to live to be able to get the chance to get things fixed. Some other brave soul on this site reminded me of that...think it was George. When we look around there is always someone worse off. Are you under a doctors care? I do not have time to read all the posts...so can you fill me in on just where you are with things... Is your mesh on the recall list? That info will be on the FDA.gov site. Before you talk with any of the companies you have to know the which company made the mesh, the lot number, reference number, etc. My Mesh was by Bard with seems to be interchangeable with Kogel. Several of the large mesh implants that are on the recall were made by this company or impersonating this company. Mine was not on the recall...so I am getting as much info as I can direct from the company. You know the... My main thing is to have your health the money is BS...you can always make money if you have your health. If I can help you let me know. I know this upsets everyones life...mine too. but try to stay calm...meditate, stay clear and reach out to others who are willing help research, makes calls, etc. You are not alone so remember that. If I can help...here is my email bobbi10@tampabay.rr.com
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Blair
Charlottetown, Canada
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riverrat wrote: as of feb-2012,so far if you had the mesh with the ring and it had to be removed you get money anything else your out of the settlement
what a dam shame This is what Motley Rice pulled off in Canada. They cut a deal because they can not prove the meshs caused the problems. Tammy you will get a settlement. A word of advise for those that are still in the settlement. Take the offer or you will be next to be dumped from the settlement and then they will only settle rings with a break. Bard/Davol wins and mesh according to health Canada is the best device since sliced bread. Health Canada uses the FDA for all testing of devices that come in to Canada and Doctors do not have to report adverse events in Canada. River rat you are right it is a dam shame. Remember what i told you about the lawyer for the class action in Canada,that said to me that Motley Rice won the biggest settlement for kugel mesh victims. LOL
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tammy
Pierre, SD
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Blair, not sure if there is more than one Tammy on here. But if so, which one are you talking to? I am from South Dakota, if there is another one please let me know,somehow?
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Just me
Mcpherson, KS
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riverrat wrote: as of feb-2012,so far if you had the mesh with the ring and it had to be removed you get money anything else your out of the settlement
what a dam shame Were you informed of this from your lawyer ?
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Blair
Charlottetown, Canada
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tammy wrote: Blair, not sure if there is more than one Tammy on here. But if so, which one are you talking to? I am from South Dakota, if there is another one please let me know,somehow? Yes there is a Tammy from Nova Scotia, Canada. Sorry about that.
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Patty
Eugene, OR
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All Meshed Up wrote: <quoted text>I would be very interested to see the report that your hospital generated to send to the FDA if at all possible. I believe that these required reports are not sent out to the FDA as they are supposed to be done. And again this is indicative to the 'corruption" of the system of reporting these medical device failures because the desire not to be sued or jeapordize a revenue source (i.e. the medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers kick backs) or just plain laziness by the Hospital or Doctor. My surgeon when asked said my report was sent but will not give me a copy of said report nor am I able to find one at the hospital. Where can I go from here? I have no idea but I will continue to ask these stupid questions to the people that are supposed to be looking out for our well being and health. And one of these days, who knows, they might even grant me an answer! you have the right to see all records, reports but you may have to pay but you have the right.
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Patty
Eugene, OR
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bebe10 wrote: <quoted text> Hey Patty ~ Here is a link to a site that might help you find info http://www.atriummed.com/products/general_sur... (sute and paste_) You should contact them. Try to get their medical supplies and support office...or similar office. Make sure you have all the information about the mesh...type, size, reference and lot number ...all this should be on your surgery report..which if you dont have you will need to pick up at the hospital and tell them you need that info. This information will help you get the information you need from the company who makes/sells the mesh or both. Ask the company to send you the Material Safety Data Sheet. Hope this helps...let me know if you would like me to help you research it a little more. bobbi10@tampabay.rr.com When you contact any of these people try not be upset...just come from the place of research and looking for information. Know what I mean? Good Luck to you. You know I do not recall seeing that mesh name on the recall list...is it on the recall list??? oh my husband now has full cooperation of his doctor because he hired an attorney. Hes had to do alot of footwork but it is working out. I just wondered how many other people have had trouble with the C-QUR from Atrium. It does not matter how many people have had it fail, it takes one person to speak up. Other failures can lead to the thing being recalled. Thats the result we would like to see.
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