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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A recent incident at Adena Health System has intensified scrutiny of its cardiology department. A 65-year-old woman died during what should have been a routine heart catheterization, leading to pressing questions about the practices and credentials of the physicians involved. What happened after her time of death is concerning.

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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 140 points 1 year ago (4 children)

"Separate allegations made by colleagues indicate that he and another physician, Dr. Matos Cruz, were observed watching YouTube videos on medical procedures they were unfamiliar with. One patient reportedly died after such a procedure, while another had to undergo three additional procedures at Ohio State University, according to families connected to the procedures."

Fucking youtube doctors. Wow.

[–] RaincoatsGeorge@lemmy.zip 115 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I just want to point out of all the things here this is the least alarming, although context is key. Trust me when I say your medical professionals are googling and YouTubing all kinds of shit. I’ve watched doctors google procedures before attempting them, especially if it’s a rare procedure. YouTube actually has hundreds of hours of manufacturer hosted content designed specifically for this. Now again context is key. They say someone died after they attempted the thing they were searching. That’s def a problem especially if it were some procedure they should be fully competent to perform.

If your mechanic is googling how to change some obscure part on a car he rarely works on, mmmm that’s reasonable. If your mechanic is googling ‘how to turn on windshield wiper Toyota Camry’ we got problems.

I remember sitting at the nurses station one day and someone asked the ER doc if she was familiar with this extremely rare genetic disorder. She goes ‘how dare you ask me that question I am a MEDICAL DOCTOR.’ There was a bit of a pause and she goes ‘ haha just kidding I have no idea but I’m gonna look it up’ .

[–] DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de 56 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This. Knowledgeable professionals "google" things all the time.

If you need an unusual procedure, would you prefer your surgeon googled it to find a video of some prof explaining it, or a surgeon that just tries to remember.

[–] athos77@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

or a surgeon that just tries to remember.

Especially since medical science has almost certainly advanced since their days in medical school, and it's absolutely impossible to keep up with all the new discoveries, medications and procedures.

[–] Tatters@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a programmer, I have made a career from being one step ahead, thanks to Google. I don’t bother with formal training courses anymore, when a quick skim of Google gives me what I need much quicker. Text books? I have not bought one in decades.

I am the same way. Taught myself c#,Unity, Blender, Gimp, Audacity and more and made a top rated VR app in a 3 year period. Now I still the these resources, plus several AI’s. Love how accessible information and knowledge is becoming.

[–] instamat@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I dated a doctor and he told me they’re googling stuff all the time. It’s a bit unreasonable to expect a doctor to have an encyclopedic knowledge of every single malady known to the human race.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's worse when they aren't doing research. My ex was trying to get a referral to a clinic specializing in a condition she was sure she had so she could get an official diagnosis. Her family doctor kept just saying she didn't have it until one day I went with her and asked him what reasoning he was using to rule it out and he admitted that he wasn't very familiar with it and would read up about it. Her next appointment was a short one because he immediately knew she should be referred after he actually did read about it.

And he's one of the better doctors she's had.

[–] instamat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sounds like that doctor has a bit of an ego too so good for you on challenging him. Ego and profits have no place in healthcare.

[–] SnipingNinja@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's ego in this but maybe also some sexism, I say this because I have read it mentioned a lot that women have a hard time getting proper diagnosis.

[–] Hazor@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Women and minorities both often aren't taken seriously by patriarchal medical providers. Fortunately, this is being addressed more and more in their education, but it'll take time.

In the US, training for nurse practitioners has incorporated bias awareness and patient-centered care concepts for much longer, so you might bear that in mind when seeking care. Also, for women specifically: you can go to a nurse midwife for general women's health services, not just pregnancy care!

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He was a new doctor and I think he was leaning into the whole "it's never lupus" mindset too strongly rather than it being an ego thing.

[–] stringere@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

I feel for you. We went through two negative tests for lupus before it ended up...being lupus.

[–] figaro@lemdro.id 1 points 1 year ago

But House...

/s

[–] medgremlin@lemmy.sdf.org 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They also have access to more reputable sources like UpToDate and PubMed when they need to look stuff up.

[–] RaincoatsGeorge@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago

Absolutely true but when it comes to certain procedures that use specific pieces of equipment you often have to use manufacturers content as guidance. There’s also a lot lot of content online for different techniques and approaches to care that might not be accessible otherwise.

I’m not a doctor but jump on uptodate any chance I can. But I frequently use trusted resources on sites like YouTube for broader topics for refreshers or if it’s a particular skill I’m working on and the source is trusted.

Again there’s a huge jump from doing a bit of refreshing and say, popping a YouTube video on for a serious procedure and then going yolo without the proper training to actually do it.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have a rare nerve disorder and I'm always impressed when doctors know what it is. I can tell when they know too, because their reaction is usually, "Oh! Oh." And then the pity starts and I have to tell them to snap out of it.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

The "dr" who performed the original surgery was already facing alligations that his creditionals were not up to par. How the fuck was they allowing him into surgery? I hope this hospital gets sued into bankruptcy and they throw that kid in prison for malpractice and murder.

[–] DocMcStuffin@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Those two aren't even young guys. How long have they been practicing medicine? This is beyond disturbing.

[–] SpeakinTelnet@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Everyone knows that real medical training comes from liveleak! Fucking amateurs.