Someone claiming to be a relative of mine (but did not mention their name) reported me as a breech of patient confidentiality.
I was called into the office of the big head honcho of my unit, and after some discussion, I am confident that we are both at the conclusion that this was done by someone as a vindictive measure.
However. What, is anything, is my recourse? This was a direct attack on my liscence, my livelihood. Doesn't that constitute some kind of slander?
Lots of things to ponder, I know. This just sucks.
And I can't really tell people or talk about how I feel about it because that would be breeching this person's confidentiality. Wouldn't want to do that.
Mean people really suck! As zudy said, "...I wouldn't discuss this with anyone from your job..." Keep your chin up and your ears wide open. Sooner or later the truth is revealed... The creep!
Heather, my son is just a 2nd year law student, but he always tells me you have to be able to PROVE things. This coward has no proof, your NM has no proof. Forget it.
Warm thoughts go out to you tonight. I hope you can get away for a few days and relax. You need a little hiatus!
((((Heather)))) my thoughts are with you tonight. What a crap#y thing to do to another person. This type of psycho wants the noteriaty and what pisses them off the most is ignoring them. It sounds like your NM is on the ball and not quick to jump to conclusions.
I have a turkey left over from Christmas last year---are you interested???? You could pretend it is this person and stuff it real good. (dont forget the end opposite the neck-just shove some spices up there and don't forget to rub the salt in the open wound)
Your always told to chart and document everything to protect yourself.
Who would of thought to watch for nasty, vindictive people that are out to get you, wish I could offer you some great advice, but I am a loss for words.
Like they say what comes around goes around to bad for that a$$hole.
Specializes in Geriatrics/Oncology/Psych/College Health.
I am guessing that we are permitted to face our accusers, like anyone else, if there is to be legal action. In the absence of that, any accusations are rumor and innuendo at best, slander at worst.
Without specifics or a formal complaint (by the supposed "wronged" party, not some anonymous third person) how can your manager even bring something like that up to you?
I realize you can't talk about the specifics of the situation. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. My thoughts are with you.
I know who it was... husband of the tire slitter! Somehow you need to cut yourself off from these people alltogether! If you want I'll come to Toledo and Kick his@$$!
You know, you'd think if your NM had any sense she'd realize that if someone won't even leave their name then what they're claiming is probably a load of shyt....I'm sorry this is happening to you...
If you'd like I'll come over there and poke that chick in the eye repeatedly....
Heather, sorry to hear this, but l agree with those here who say,''NO NAME NO PROOF''...My mother was an office manager of a busy county office for years, she always told me if someone came in to her to tattle, she would offer to sit down and mediate between the two, and 99% of the time the thttler didn't want to do this, didn't want the tattlee to know they were complaining, just wanted to stab them in the back anonomously.....too bad more CNM's don't use this tactic.....things will get better...keep us posted..............LR
(dont forget the end opposite the neck-just shove some spices up there and don't forget to rub the salt in the open wound)
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Mean people really suck! As zudy said, "...I wouldn't discuss this with anyone from your job..." Keep your chin up and your ears wide open. Sooner or later the truth is revealed... The creep!
I don't wanna hafta get these feet a goin!