What are some FAA medical horror stories?
A pilot who had a history of a broken bone that had fully healed years ago. During the FAA medical, they made him jump through so many hoops to prove that it wouldn't affect his flying. They asked for old medical records that were hard to obtain. He had to visit multiple specialists just to get the clearance. It was a real horror story in terms of the bureaucracy and the stress it put on the pilot.
There was a case where a pilot had a minor skin condition. The FAA medical examiner overreacted and put the pilot through a series of extremely invasive and unnecessary tests. These tests cost the pilot a lot of money and time. And all because the examiner was overly cautious. In the end, the pilot was cleared, but it was a long and frustrating process.
Can you share FAA medical horror stories related to paperwork issues?
Sure. There was a pilot who had all his medical paperwork in order, but the FAA lost some of his forms. He then had to resubmit everything and wait for a long time. This delay affected his flying schedule and caused him financial losses as he had to cancel some flights he was supposed to do for clients.
What are some medical device horror stories?
There was a case with a certain type of surgical robotic device. The device had a software glitch during an operation. It made sudden and unexpected movements, causing severe internal injuries to the patient. The patient had to undergo additional surgeries to try and repair the damage, and it was a long and painful recovery process.
What are some of the worst medical horror stories?
A patient was given an incorrect dosage of a powerful medication. The doctor miscalculated and gave ten times the normal dose. This caused severe organ damage and the patient ended up in a coma for weeks. When they finally woke up, they had to endure a long rehabilitation process to regain basic functions like walking and talking.
What are some medical medium horror stories?
In a small town, a medical medium arrived and started telling people that a certain family had a 'dark medical aura'. This led to the family being ostracized. The so - called medium was just making things up for attention or money. Eventually, it was discovered that there was no such thing as a 'dark medical aura' and the family had suffered needlessly, which is a truly horrifying situation.
What are some medical abortion horror stories?
Some women have reported feeling completely alone and unsupported during the process of medical abortion. Medical staff might not provide enough information or emotional support. For instance, a woman may be given the pills and sent home without clear instructions on what to expect. When she starts to experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, and cramping, she has no one to turn to for advice or reassurance. This lack of support can make the whole experience seem like a nightmare.
What are some medical bill horror stories?
A family had a baby. They were insured, but the insurance company kept denying various claims related to the birth. So, they ended up with a huge medical bill that they couldn't afford. The hospital then started sending collection agencies after them, causing a great deal of stress for the new parents.
What are some medical marijuana horror stories?
There have been cases where people developed unexpected respiratory problems. For example, a patient who started using medical marijuana for pain relief soon found himself having shortness of breath and coughing fits more frequently. It turned out that the inhalation of marijuana smoke might have irritated his lungs and airways, leading to these respiratory issues. And this not only didn't help with his original pain problem but also brought new health concerns.
What are some medical tourism horror stories?
One horror story is about a patient who went abroad for a cheap cosmetic surgery. The so - called 'clinic' was dirty and unhygienic. After the surgery, there were severe infections. The patient had to be rushed to a local hospital for emergency treatment but faced language barriers and different medical procedures, which made the whole situation a nightmare.
What are some medical student horror stories?
One horror story is when a medical student fainted during their first autopsy. The sight and smell were just too overwhelming for them at that moment.
What are some medical billing horror stories?
There was a case where a person got a bill for a huge amount for an emergency room visit. They later found out that the hospital had charged them for tests that were not necessary. They had to go through a long and tiring process of appealing the charges, which was really frustrating.