Micp879
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You may want to check with your HMO (If you have one). If this doctor was in private practice, then this suggestion is probably pointless, but if he was part of a bigger physicians group, Id be interested to see if they have any kind of policy on this; especially in this era of frequent malpractice suits. Ive been a 911 paramedic for almost 6 years, and our county, and my company, make it mandatory that a patients BP is checked initially, and routinely thereafter throughout treatment. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem if they made it a law that BP must be checked on every doctors visit. I mean alot of things are mandatory when you go the doctor. It is mandatory to park your car in the parking lot and not just leave it running in the street. Its mandatory you register with the receptionist when you first arrive, but you don't see people throwing a fit about those things. So they shouldn't throw a fit for having their "VITAL SIGNS" checked. Some people hate change, and others just hate the idea of government having a say in anything more than they already do, so they are going to put up a fight against anything.
In regards to your husband, I am very sorry about what happened. Yes, he could've asked to have his BP checked, but when people are healthy, they don't think there is a problem or a need for it. Ignorance is bliss, as the saying goes. But medical professionals can't claim ignorance, especially in this era. One thing Ive learned being in the medical field as long as I have, is that genetics plays a MAJOR role in medical problems that we develop. Yes, staying in shape and eating right can definitely help, but at the same time, you could be in perfect shape and workout daily, but if you have a family hx of heart attacks despite being young and healthy, it could very well happen to you also. As Im sure u already are, stay on your kids about eating healthy and staying in shape. They need to do everything they can to handle the factors they CAN control. Best of luck. Keith
In regards to your husband, I am very sorry about what happened. Yes, he could've asked to have his BP checked, but when people are healthy, they don't think there is a problem or a need for it. Ignorance is bliss, as the saying goes. But medical professionals can't claim ignorance, especially in this era. One thing Ive learned being in the medical field as long as I have, is that genetics plays a MAJOR role in medical problems that we develop. Yes, staying in shape and eating right can definitely help, but at the same time, you could be in perfect shape and workout daily, but if you have a family hx of heart attacks despite being young and healthy, it could very well happen to you also. As Im sure u already are, stay on your kids about eating healthy and staying in shape. They need to do everything they can to handle the factors they CAN control. Best of luck. Keith