Comments on: Do Black Americans Receive Equality in Health Care? http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/ A place where beginner, amateur, and experienced athletes can maximize their physical potential. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-17499 Steve Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:58:33 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-17499 I just had a similar experience with a dentist. This son of a bitch was extremely expensive; refused to help me out with any sort of payment plan for dental work; insisted that we had to do all of the work at once for over $10,000 when he could have done some of the work now and used a temporary fix that would have gotten us by until I could get the whole $10k; then he nearly pulled out the rest of a tooth that would have forced me to take out a loan to pay for an emergency implant, when he could have drilled out and packed the tooth, and given me a temporary insert that looks exactly like a real tooth. I'm actually about to post about this on the blog, so you'll read about the whole story soon. I just had a similar experience with a dentist. This son of a bitch was extremely expensive; refused to help me out with any sort of payment plan for dental work; insisted that we had to do all of the work at once for over $10,000 when he could have done some of the work now and used a temporary fix that would have gotten us by until I could get the whole $10k; then he nearly pulled out the rest of a tooth that would have forced me to take out a loan to pay for an emergency implant, when he could have drilled out and packed the tooth, and given me a temporary insert that looks exactly like a real tooth. I’m actually about to post about this on the blog, so you’ll read about the whole story soon.

]]> By: xtreme http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-17452 xtreme Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:43:31 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-17452 I agree there are some discrimination going on out there but to say that all white dentist are that way is not right. I almost got into an argument with my dentist because he kept demanding that I get some work done that I told him i could not afford. The work he did on me up to that point was medioker and I needed it done over again. From that story both of us are white but i think what it boils down to in this story is he is money hungry and dont care how any one of his patients are. I have a new dentist now who is a female and is great. yes i am a male. I agree there are some discrimination going on out there but to say that all white dentist are that way is not right. I almost got into an argument with my dentist because he kept demanding that I get some work done that I told him i could not afford. The work he did on me up to that point was medioker and I needed it done over again. From that story both of us are white but i think what it boils down to in this story is he is money hungry and dont care how any one of his patients are. I have a new dentist now who is a female and is great. yes i am a male.

]]> By: booker robinson http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-11033 booker robinson Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:15:06 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-11033 yes! there are just too many stories about African American patients follow their appointments and medical regimens precisely to the doctors' instructions; then are diagnosed with a form of late stage cancer. this is what i am interested in. is there a rise in this pattern? yes! there are just too many stories about African American patients follow their appointments and medical regimens precisely to the doctors’ instructions; then are diagnosed with a form of late stage cancer. this is what i am interested in. is there a rise in this pattern?

]]> By: booker robinson http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-11032 booker robinson Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:11:39 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-11032 i agree wholeheartedly! i agree wholeheartedly!

]]> By: booker robinson http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-11031 booker robinson Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:10:50 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-11031 how do you mean? what specific attitudes are you referring to? how do you mean? what specific attitudes are you referring to?

]]> By: mary mcneal http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-5374 mary mcneal Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:59:14 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-5374 This is a very much needed topic,that needs national awareness.I pride carrying myself mannerly, polite and respectfully towards every one.I am a humanitarian which usually causes me to see no color. Unfortunately, at times, it's difficult to continue to see no color, because all the dentist that has abused me with terrible dental care,ongoing denial,legally stealing my money etc. has been white. I think if you are pleasant,they'll treat you worst(weak-easy target?).There's not enough repercussion in place to hold these people accountable for their wrong-doing,because I never see remorse when i attempt to speak with them. Something needs to be done to intercept their pay right away! Mediation needs to occur asap/48hrs. This is such a hugh problem that these professionals should be fined lots of money and donate it to organizations to help rectify abused dental victims. I understand, hate,ignorance has no color and that there are very good whites who also opposes this behavior. Maybe, they too can be a part of contributing to helping to hold these people responsible in some kind of way? These fines/donations/etc. can possibly be forwarded to the Patient Navigation Research Program directed by the center to reduce cancer health disparities(NCI)(http:ncccp.cancer.gov/).A patient navigator is a trained, culturally competent health care worker who works with patients, families, physicians and the health care system to ensure cancer patients needs are appropriately and effectively addressed. Ignorance of medical professionals contributes, and fuel ongoing divisions amongst the race. why? It leaves you with pain, hurt,disappointment and not wanting to trust no white persons-no where, not to mention a hugh dental bill. They deliberately make mistakes and make you pay for it as if it's a game. I went to a dentist for a tiny cavity. He took almost a year to do one root canal on this tooth? I don't think I needed a root canal. It was like he wanted to punish me, because he always made it where, I could still feel the drill. He'd say to me,I'm almost done,but he'd continue to drill? I told him what he did to me, and he said, he disagree. That's it. No sympathy, empathy or apology. Finally I changed dentist,explained my trauma which he appeared to understand, but he turned out to be worst than the first. What he injected into my body(?) via the tooth xray or shot, made me awefully ill for weeks. I thought I was going to die. Now, As a matter of fact, I experience this in all faucets of life including the medical industry. "Scary"? It has prompted me to google disparity amongst african american in the medical industry, and I was shocked. Now,if there's a next dentist,I will take empty glass bottles for them to give me all samples of what they are injecting into my body. If not, then, i won't let them treat me.Also,this horrific experience has prompt me to research better nutrition for the teeth/body(as a whole).In spite of all this, i will never if i can help it, go to dentist/doctor if there are not a mixture of races(particularly)blacks. It's really tough.My advice to african americans,please avoid being "guinea pigs"(like me),research!,research!,research!.Take a tape recorder with you?Better yet, get into natural,holistic nutrition etc. I now believe improving your health,implementing the right,specific supplements/etc might improve the strength of your bones and teeth.Take your insurance co-pays and try to put it to better use.Don't take the risk.Google the dental horror stories from all races and then make your decision,but don't be afraid to try something different. Some ignorant dentis will lure you, trick you,convince you to have all these unnessary costly procedures,put you into debt,start a procedure that will make you stay for the financila long-haul. Just Beware-and may God Bless you. This is a very much needed topic,that needs national awareness.I pride carrying myself mannerly, polite and respectfully towards every one.I am a humanitarian which usually causes me to see no color. Unfortunately, at times, it’s difficult to continue to see no color, because all the dentist that has abused me with terrible dental care,ongoing denial,legally stealing my money etc. has been white. I think if you are pleasant,they’ll treat you worst(weak-easy target?).There’s not enough repercussion in place to hold these people accountable for their wrong-doing,because I never see remorse when i attempt to speak with them. Something needs to be done to intercept their pay right away! Mediation needs to occur asap/48hrs. This is such a hugh problem that these professionals should be fined lots of money and donate it to organizations to help rectify abused dental victims. I understand, hate,ignorance has no color and that there are very good whites who also opposes this behavior. Maybe, they too can be a part of contributing to helping to hold these people responsible in some kind of way? These fines/donations/etc. can possibly be forwarded to the Patient Navigation Research Program directed by the center to reduce cancer health disparities(NCI)(http:ncccp.cancer.gov/).A patient navigator is a trained, culturally competent health care worker who works with patients, families, physicians and the health care system to ensure cancer patients needs are appropriately and effectively addressed. Ignorance of medical professionals contributes, and fuel ongoing divisions amongst the race. why? It leaves you with pain, hurt,disappointment and not wanting to trust no white persons-no where, not to mention a hugh dental bill. They deliberately make mistakes and make you pay for it as if it’s a game. I went to a dentist for a tiny cavity. He took almost a year to do one root canal on this tooth? I don’t think I needed a root canal. It was like he wanted to punish me, because he always made it where, I could still feel the drill. He’d say to me,I’m almost done,but he’d continue to drill? I told him what he did to me, and he said, he disagree. That’s it. No sympathy, empathy or apology. Finally I changed dentist,explained my trauma which he appeared to understand, but he turned out to be worst than the first. What he injected into my body(?) via the tooth xray or shot, made me awefully ill for weeks. I thought I was going to die. Now, As a matter of fact, I experience this in all faucets of life including the medical industry. “Scary”? It has prompted me to google disparity amongst african american in the medical industry, and I was shocked. Now,if there’s a next dentist,I will take empty glass bottles for them to give me all samples of what they are injecting into my body. If not, then, i won’t let them treat me.Also,this horrific experience has prompt me to research better nutrition for the teeth/body(as a whole).In spite of all this, i will never if i can help it, go to dentist/doctor if there are not a mixture of races(particularly)blacks. It’s really tough.My advice to african americans,please avoid being “guinea pigs”(like me),research!,research!,research!.Take a tape recorder with you?Better yet, get into natural,holistic nutrition etc. I now believe improving your health,implementing the right,specific supplements/etc might improve the strength of your bones and teeth.Take your insurance co-pays and try to put it to better use.Don’t take the risk.Google the dental horror stories from all races and then make your decision,but don’t be afraid to try something different. Some ignorant dentis will lure you, trick you,convince you to have all these unnessary costly procedures,put you into debt,start a procedure that will make you stay for the financila long-haul. Just Beware-and may God Bless you.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Steve Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:15:14 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-3261 I'll have to agree with that. Thanks for your comments. I’ll have to agree with that. Thanks for your comments.

]]> By: znafis http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3229 znafis Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:39:50 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-3229 I think everyone has the same rights in the world.no matter what skin he is.he doesn't choose where he want to born. so, there is no excuse to act racism I think everyone has the same rights in the world.no matter what skin he is.he doesn’t choose where he want to born. so, there is no excuse to act racism

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3214 Steve Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:22:44 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-3214 Yikes. That's a horrible story. If it makes you feel any better I know a white woman who, as a little girl, had a dentist who was a drunk. He drilled her teeth all wrong too and caused her to have no less than 3 teeth pulled as an adult. To this day she still needs about $10k in dental work. Dentists can really ruin you if they suck. I am so sorry that this situation is that much worse for minorities. Yikes. That’s a horrible story. If it makes you feel any better I know a white woman who, as a little girl, had a dentist who was a drunk. He drilled her teeth all wrong too and caused her to have no less than 3 teeth pulled as an adult. To this day she still needs about $10k in dental work. Dentists can really ruin you if they suck. I am so sorry that this situation is that much worse for minorities.

]]> By: Gain Muscle Lose Fat http://www.projectswole.com/medical/do-black-americans-receive-equality-in-health-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3184 Gain Muscle Lose Fat Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:53:26 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1609#comment-3184 No there are a lot of doctors / dentists that "practice" on Black people, because they hedge their best they can get away with it. Case in point, I had perfect teeth, the envy of everyone who met me. Some dentist told me I had multiple cavities in the back, so he drilled, for nearly and hour. The very next dentist asked me who had drilled on my teeth. I told him the story and he shook his head. Apparently, I had not had cavities and that dentist ruined my teeth, permanently. Every dentist I have seen since then, has said the same thing. [yes they have all been white, as was the first dentist] The stories are copious of racism in health care. Doctors not treating Black people complaining of illness, being told to "Go cut your Afro". It is rather bad. No there are a lot of doctors / dentists that “practice” on Black people, because they hedge their best they can get away with it. Case in point, I had perfect teeth, the envy of everyone who met me. Some dentist told me I had multiple cavities in the back, so he drilled, for nearly and hour. The very next dentist asked me who had drilled on my teeth. I told him the story and he shook his head. Apparently, I had not had cavities and that dentist ruined my teeth, permanently. Every dentist I have seen since then, has said the same thing. [yes they have all been white, as was the first dentist]

The stories are copious of racism in health care. Doctors not treating Black people complaining of illness, being told to “Go cut your Afro”.

It is rather bad.

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