This review reflects a patient’s recent encounter with Doctor Sloan, detailing significant dissatisfaction with the consultation process and the doctor’s approach to addressing their medical concerns. The patient, who had previously held a high opinion of Doctor Sloan and visited him three times before, expressed extreme disappointment following their latest appointment.
The core issue highlighted in this patient’s experience is the perceived lack of engagement and communication from Doctor Sloan regarding critical medical information. Specifically, despite undergoing a recent MRI scan at Doctor Sloan’s request, the patient reports that Doctor Sloan spent minimal time with them – a recorded 2 minutes and 15 seconds – and crucially, did not discuss the MRI results at all. This absence of discussion left the patient feeling their time was wasted and their concerns were ignored.
Prior to this appointment, the patient had expressed concerns about a worsening spinal curvature, noting that a curve in their back had shifted 3 inches to the right over the past two years. This was, according to the patient, the reason Doctor Sloan had ordered the MRI. However, during the brief consultation, when the patient brought up this significant change in their spinal condition, they felt Doctor Sloan seemed unaware or dismissive of the issue. This apparent disconnect between the patient’s understanding of the reason for the MRI and Doctor Sloan’s consultation further contributed to the patient’s negative experience.
Instead of discussing the MRI results or addressing the patient’s back issues, Doctor Sloan reportedly directed the consultation towards a referral for pain management, specifically for a hip injection. The patient felt this referral was unrelated to their primary concern – their back problems – and demonstrated a lack of attention to their actual medical needs. This misdirection, coupled with the brevity of the appointment and the failure to review the MRI, led the patient to conclude that Doctor Sloan did not adequately address their health concerns.
In conclusion, this patient review paints a picture of a rushed and impersonal consultation with Doctor Sloan, where crucial diagnostic information was overlooked, and patient concerns were seemingly disregarded. The experience has led the patient to decide against future appointments with Doctor Sloan, citing a significant decline from previous positive experiences and a profound lack of communication and attention during this recent visit. This account serves as a stark reminder of the importance of thorough doctor-patient communication and engagement in addressing medical concerns effectively.
