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Doctor X
The doc takes his pride in intellect
The superiority of his mind
Credentials framed upon the wall
Alongside the Hippocratic oath
He operated on my spine
Absurdly certain of his skill
But the titanium came loose
And left me writhing on the bed
He then removed floating "hardware"
Confident of his steady hand
But x-rays showed that he fucked up
And left behind now loosened screws
His marriage at the Vatican
The pomposity to all extremes
He thus exchanged marital vows
The doctor not quite what he seems.
The superiority of his mind
Credentials framed upon the wall
Alongside the Hippocratic oath
He operated on my spine
Absurdly certain of his skill
But the titanium came loose
And left me writhing on the bed
He then removed floating "hardware"
Confident of his steady hand
But x-rays showed that he fucked up
And left behind now loosened screws
His marriage at the Vatican
The pomposity to all extremes
He thus exchanged marital vows
The doctor not quite what he seems.
Published 25th Oct 2018
Author's Note
Inspired by my now obviously incompetent spinal surgeon.
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25th Oct 2018 11:51pm
26th Oct 2018 00:08am
Anonymous
26th Oct 2018 1:12am
Even here you too admit that we trust in those that think believe they are omnipotent! They don't give a damn about those relying on them! The system is full of flaws. I wish everyone stood up to rock them down. J
26th Oct 2018 1:28am
You're right. The system is full of flaws, some of which benefit the medical profession and not the patient. Evidence? The ridiculously high cost of medications and possible kick backs to the docs who prescribe them. My prescription drug coverage, and sources of competent care, are lacking with a few exceptions. The doctor described here did some damage, and I'd supply his name but he'd probably sue if he ever happened to read it here. Maybe that's just my paranoia. Oh well. Thank you J!
26th Oct 2018 2:19am
Netflix has so many great documentaries and investigative journalism series about the medical field and the food and drug association.
Sorry about your suffering. We do seem to be at the mercy of these professionals at times and blindly put our faith and trust in them.
Sorry about your suffering. We do seem to be at the mercy of these professionals at times and blindly put our faith and trust in them.
My own faith has been obliterated by most of my docs. The one described here really did get married at the Vatican, and screened the proceedings in the waiting room, ad nauseam. Bleh! Thank you Ani!
26th Oct 2018 1:28pm
Ouch ... that's a painful write. But you write it well. Science and medicine attract the arrogant types - and some good guys. Keep on ... Josh.
26th Oct 2018 11:34pm
I try to maintain what little faith I have in these professionals. They have misdiagnose me too many times for absolute trust. I've developed "white coat syndrome", a neurotic fear of most things medical. Oh well. Thank you Josh!
"white coat syndrome" - I get your drift.
Maybe I'm just fortunate but I haven't been anywhere near a doctor for over 30 years - in fact I'm not even registered with a doctor. Hope my luck holds out. As for dentists, that's a different story.
Maybe I'm just fortunate but I haven't been anywhere near a doctor for over 30 years - in fact I'm not even registered with a doctor. Hope my luck holds out. As for dentists, that's a different story.
26th Oct 2018 2:44pm
damn it Sir Crow
you've suffered so much at the hands of a quack
I feel for you intense pain...
love & hugs...
Brenda ❤
you've suffered so much at the hands of a quack
I feel for you intense pain...
love & hugs...
Brenda ❤
26th Oct 2018 11:37pm
Thanks Brenda. There are multiple quacks involved, I fear. Just wish it was open season on them. Where's my shotgun?
