How do you maybe a provider that is either unwilling to treat a patients pain or is under treating a patients pain.
Example: patient waits 8 hours in the lobby to be seen. Provider orders Motrin for the patients chronic hip pain. I know the condition is chronic but the patient appears to be very uncomfortable. Provider is approached and is unwilling to listen to or collaborate with nurse. Patient leaves unhappy.
Example: patient c/o headache. Given toradol and is ineffective. Discharge. Again provider unwilling to listen to nurse.
Example: patient fell, negative xr of knee. Given Motrin after waiting 10 hours to be seen. Patient appears uncomfortable but provider not willing to discuss pain management plan.
These instances are all involving the same provider. But how do you all speak to a provider when they don't want your input. This particular person hates when nurses approach and will not listen. At times the nurse is made to look bad because the provider is not willing to listen to our assessment of the patient. How do you all handle?
