Let me explain...my dad had an appointment with the PA at the dermatologist office to discuss the possibility of another surgery on his nose. The doctor who did the original treatment moved and a new dermatologist took his place. When my dad went to his appointment he was informed that because of a cancelation they could do the procedure immediately. I believe he made the decision to comply only because he was blindsided. This was done at the office on a 90 year old man who is on Plavix and aspirin (he has three carotid artery stents, along with other medical concerns). Four hours later he was told to leave and was fine to drive himself home. My mom with dementia was home alone for over five hours. After three hours dad had to return for an emergency visit to receive more stitches since he was bleeding profusely. I knew nothing of this until I called to do my morning check with my parents. My brother took him in for the emergency visit....but that's another vent. Dad has a follow up on Monday....I will take him and voice my concerns but I think the doctor was negligent.....I feel this should have been done in an environment equipped to handle emergency's and proper arrangements should have been made prior to surgery. His entire face is black and blue and eyes are nearly closed due to bruising. In addition he was given Oxy for pain relief. Anyone's thoughts on this will be appreciated.
The bigger issue here, one that you have been posting about for several months here, is that this is a clear indication that your parents are, as a unit, no longer competent to live alone.
Did dad think " my demented wife is home alone, what if this surgery goes wrong and I end up admitted to the hospital?" Did he think to consult with anyone about whether this was a good idea to have this surgery without someone accompanying him? Did he think to say to the doc, "I'm on blood thinners, is that okay?" He may have been asked about meds and answered inaccurately.
Use this incident with dad's PCP to force some action. Like informing APS about this incident.
But, my question to the doctor, how did they miss he’s on Plavex? Every doctors office I’ve ever been to reviews my medication list with me right off the bat at the start of the visit. Did they not review meds, or was your Dad confused about it or deny being on it? That’s the question I would want answered.
We understand that you couldn’t make this particular appointment with him, and you think he’s usually astute, but I think this is a wake up call that he might not be as clear thinking or able to advocate for himself as well as he seems. So I’m not sure I’d put this episode entirely on the doctor. Except for the Plavex part.
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Obtain a physical exam with EKG (heart) to determine if he is okay.
My response is usually the nuclear option, but there are other options.
One can confront, correct, offer to put a negligent doctor out of business and report to administration, or keep stress at a minimum for you and your Dad.
You have choices here.
Dad has bleeding issues with or without plavix......his vascular surgeon made it clear that not under any circumstances should procedures be done while taking the plavix/aspirin combination (including anything above the shoulders). I don't feel any medical establishment should put the very elderly in a compromising situation.
My thought would not be printable. Get a background check on this "doctor".
Hoping your Mom was okay, and that Dad is better.
I would get him to the ER for immediate documentation. You want to make sure that your father's platelet level is sufficient for healing, I think.
The bruising may be normal.
However the bleeding from the suture site was not.