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Not sure if this thread is appropriate for this topic but I would like to know if I am in the wrong. I am a nurse with one year experience.
I went to my family doctor to fill out TB form for clinical placements. I had already been positive for TB (probably due to the BCG vaccine) and was on treatment for 9 months more than 5 years ago. I already did 2 step and a chest xray(negative) in 2020.
Today I went to fill out the form and the form asks for physician to write a statement that I am clear for sign and symptoms for active TB after “assessing.” At the top of the form, it asks to attach a proof of positive TB test result and a chest xray, however, my school stated I do not need to provide them with another x ray or test since they have it in their record and is valid for another year. A statement will suffice.
When I interacted with the doctor, he was so rude and began to tell me to read it outloud infront of him and his secretary and so I did. He began questioning me what “assessing” means. He tells me that I need to do CBC such as fasting glucose, LFT, annual check up. But why do I need that for signs and symptoms for active TB? What possible tests can indicate that I have active tb? I am not fatigue, I don’t cough, no sputum, I have great appetite, etc.
He began saying that he has xx amount of experience as a physician and tells me that just because I am a nurse, I know everything. I told him I don’t claim I know everything. I am just stating what my school said and what the form is asking. He then tells me that I should go look for a new doctor in front of his secretary and since I am a nurse, I can find any doctor.
I don’t know how billing works in Canada but I believe every visit/tests, the physician can bill since we use some sorta medicare.
Whether I am wrong or not, I have never interacted with a doctor with this rudeness and unprofessionalism. I did have arguements with him here and there but never like today.I don’t know how I put up with him for more than 10+ years. I am glad I don’t have to go to him regularly.