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I am afraid that my boss is being killed by doctors.
He is 80+ years old.
A few months back he had gone to the hospital to see what they could do about his aches and pains.
One doctor suggested back surgery. I did my best to talk my boss (Harvey) out of getting surgery. I am biased because I had back surgery several years back that did not turn out well.
Another specialist talked him into some sort of injections.
Immediately following the injections Harvey started going down hill fast.
He seemed to age 10 years in a matter of weeks.
When he went to the hospital about his reaction to the injections they conducted a bunch of tests but no answers about what was happening.
Last week he started shaking uncontrollably and had to go to the hospital in an ambulance.
They kept him overnight and released him saying he had a fever.
Yesterday they had to call the ambulance again.
This time he got an ER doctor that was competent.
Harvey has pneumonia.

I know I am not being fair to the other Doctors but I feel like their incompetence almost killed my boss.
Your prayers, positive thoughts and concern are very much appreciated.
Harvey has treated me like family since I came here several years ago and I don't want to lose him.
 
Prayers for Harvey and his family.

Remember that doctors are not mystics... and despite the TV shows, they often have no more idea what is wrong than you do. They try and treat the symptoms and diagnose the cause. Geriatric medicine is the hardest, as telling age related problems from treatable maladies is very hard.
 
Those are terrible circumstances Mark.

My best wishes to You and your boss.

Brian
 
I'll keep Harvey in my prayers too. I met him once a year ago, and he was a very nice guy. The world needs more like him.
 
Thank You for the kind words everyone.
I know I am not being fair to the doctors.
Most have good intentions and do a great job.
It takes a special sort of person to become a doctor and dedicate their lives to helping others.
So my apologies for the stereotyping and unfair blame.

I am just shocked by Harvey's sudden downturn.
3 months ago I would have bet he would live past 100.
 
Harvey passed away yesterday.
Somehow the doctors were unable to diagnose that he had pneumonia until it was too late to save him.
 
I'm am deeply sorry for your loss, we are all here for you if you need anything.
 
Very sad - my condolences for your loss.

mqqn
 
so sorry for your loss Mark. Prayers for you and yours and also for Harvey's family.

Kevin
 
So sorry to hear this, Mark. It's hard to see good people go. Prayers for the family and you and your co-workers.
 
So sorry to hear Mark,smoke and prayers sent.

Stan
 
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