I don’t understand this. Has this been refused? Are we now at the point that kids who need specialized consultations are now being declined because of waiting times? Also, • I never refer needlessly. • This is also one of your expatients. • additional information was sent!
@Kidsdoc1Rick We were declined/refused due to wait times. My kid was 16 and they said they couldn’t see before my kid aged out…at 18. 😡
@Kidsdoc1Rick That seems like an interesting medicolegal question. Do they have an obligation to this patient now?
@Kidsdoc1Rick Sister has been waiting for a surgeon to reply to referral and re-referral at HHS since February 2023 (14 months). She's had timely + excellent care from many specialists until this... I figure she'll end up in the ER at some point before she is seen.
@Kidsdoc1Rick or if you must refuse…ffs make it clear.
@Kidsdoc1Rick My grandson was refused by every peds gastroenterologist his gp tried to get him to. All over a 2 year wait list.