My mom is being seen by a PA at the facility where she lives. Recently she was diagnosed with heart failure by a cardiologist. The PA convinced my sister to cancel moms next cardiology appointment because the PA stated, "they just want the money and he has worked with cardiologists in the past and knows how to take care of my moms heart needs." Is this PA overstepping his scope of practice? I was able to reschedule the cardiology appointment but my sister still thinks this PA can handle moms heart failure. I personally absolutely do not agree.
I absolutely agree with GA that if the PA told you the cardiologist is just looking for money, that should be reported to the DON and the director of the facility.
But....is there any possibility that what the PA said was interpreted by your sis, or embroidered a little? Just make sure before you go charging off.
I don't know of any legitimate, responsible, reliable and professional PA who would give the advice of which you wrote.
Adding, after thinking a few more minutes, that this PA is probably in violation of professional standards of the AMA.
What is the cardiologist's plan of action and is THAT what the PA is unhappy about?
When I moved my mom from her home to Ind Living, we ditched most of her doctors for a lovely Geriatrician. He took mom off all of her cardiac drugs. Nothing terrible happened. She had CHF and it progressed very slowly.
If a doc is going to prescribe meds, there needs to be followup.
It seems to me what wants examining here are the courses of treatment each of these medical professionals is recommending.
I have decided to speak to the Director of Nursing with my concerns about this PA. I appreciate ALL the good counsel!
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