Dear Rude Doctor at the V.A.

Hey Doctor,

Remember us?  You refused to sign for a swallowing eval for my dad.  You told us rudely that Dad was not "choking."  You said the over-the-counter cough medicine should be enough.  You were wrong.

The neurology team suggested a swallowing eval for Dad almost immediately after his appointment started.  He was in the middle of a coughing fit.  They did not argue when Dad said he was "choking" on food.  They took the time to listen to what both of us were trying to convey to them.

Dad had his swallowing eval.  Lo and behold, there is a genuine problem.  He will be following up with the E.N.T. that you also refused to authorize for a visit.

Try listening to those patients who you find to be annoying.  You just might learn something from them.

                          No Love,

                          sapphoq healing t.b.i. and her dad with dementia