Most people can sort out their concerns about their health care very quickly by telling the practitioner or hospital that they are concerned about their health care. But sometimes talking it over won't be enough. The information in later sections of this information guideline will tell you what you can do and where to go for help. Following is an extract from the equiv alent health care Provider Guidelines. What to do if your patient is not happy with your treatment or if something has gone wrong.
Introduction Being a patient is difficult for anyone.
Patients may be anxious, vulnerable, and not at their best. People worried about their health can have unrealistic expectations of their doctors or other health care providers. They may expect that you will be able to cure whatever is wrong with them - to make them feel better. When that does not happen, they can feel very confused, let down and upset. Even if clinically they have achieved good results from your care, if the outcome is not what they expected, they may feel aggrieved.