quote:Originally posted by Soozy woo:quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Just a note to say though that ear infections even when treated can cause damage...its not just untreated ones...my friends son has had major ear problems since early childhood with ear infections and has now gone completely deaf in one ear despite being under the care of one of the top specialists in the country for the past 15 years (who would always see him at short notice when he had a flare up)
So do complain but if its found that his actions/inactions have not caused the damage don't think you are being fobbed off...it could well have happened anyway.
I agree ............i only have 40% hearing in one ear due to repeated ear infections as a child. When I was a kid they gave out antibiotics like Smarties ......still have a damaged ear though.
I appreciate what you both say, but surely had the infections been even noticed on my first visits to the doctor then something could have been done.
I'm still not happy with the way I was treated, surely he should have at least checked me over or sent a letter to the hospital to have them assess my problems, especially the loss of my voice and the fact that I could only eat 1 meal a day.
I made two visits to my current GP with recurring, ear and throat problems and was referred to the hospital, why could the other doctor have not done that?