On August 18, 2015, I accompanied my mother to UCLA Santa Monica Emergency Dept. Her name is Lourdes Chirinos, she's currently being treated by Doctor Perter Vezeridis.
I am very disappointed/ upset on how one of the second year resident, Evan Vellios dealt with the situation:
a) He stated, that I questioned my mom's treatment if by asking for alternatives, and questioning what other possibilities are there then, does it mean I should not ask any type of questions? In addition, I asked for an MRI to see if my mom was making any progress.
b) When my mom was hospitalized, an MRI was done; doctors discovered she had a fracture in her femur. Due to the fracture and the place where it is, it was assumed she might have osteoporosis.
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She has bones of a 30 year old, strong and healthy.
- Dr. Vellios stated, my mom walks without crutches. When my mom is not even allowed to bear 100% of her weight on her left knee, only up to 50% with her crutches or walker
-- Misdiagnosing a patient is very serious, it could lead to consequences. When a doctor's diagnosis error leads to incorrect treatment, delayed treatment, or no treatment at all, a patient's condition can be made much worse, and they may even die.
C) I do not have a problem on how Doctor Peter Vezeridis is treating my mom. I think he's doing a great job! Dr. Vezeridis is doing all he can, and I understand my mom's process of healing will take some time. He does not have an easy job nor can he predict the outcomes of a surgery. I thank him for at least trying, not giving up.
UCLA is a prestigious and well-known hospital for misunderstandings to be happening. If Resident Vellios did not know the answered, he should had asked for help or said I cannot answer these questions, but the treating physician can. I find it very unprofessional, and immature of his part saying, things that were not even true, and writing them on a medical record. He dealt with the situation
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More information is required, such as dates for all occurrences and personal medical history, allowing better insight, to possible secondary causes of osteoporosis (OP).
On 6/12/15 I received a letter from Dr. McClain, via email, outlining his interpretation of how the university handled his situation, Attachment 2. A copy of the email was also included.
Musculoskeletal System (joint pain; stiffness; swelling, heat, redness in joints; limitation of movement; muscle pain or cramping; deformity of bone or joint; accidents or trauma to bones; back pain; difficulty with activity of daily living, medications):Denies pain or stiffness in joints. Denies swelling, heat, or redness in her joints. Denies deformity of bones or joints. States no self or family history of arthritis. Complains of “achy fatigue” in lower legs at the end of the day. Uses a walker for increased stability. States she is “afraid of falling” so uses a walker at all times. States she fell in her kitchen late one night and bumped her head on the laundry room door. States she did not feel dizzy, just tripped over a kitchen chair with her walker. Called 911 for assistance but refused to go to the hospital for evaluation. Denies fractures or traumas to bones. States she has mild back pain when standing for prolonged periods of time. States she uses a shower chair to avoid fatigue in shower. States she bathes, grooms and dresses herself without assistance. Grandson assists with
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