A patient whose reviews became a campaign against me

This account was submitted by a healthcare provider and de-identified before publication. Details that could identify a patient or practice have been removed, and it is shared with the provider’s consent.

What was posted

One person left a steady stream of hostile reviews that grew personal and menacing.

What actually happened

I could not explain the underlying situation without disclosing the patient.

Impact

The hostility followed me across sites and cost me sleep.

Steps taken

I documented it and consulted an attorney about the threats.

Reported impact on this provider

Emotional DistressLegal ConsultationLost Sleep

Three others reported Emotional Distress

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He Refused the ER—and His Family Believed We Sent Him Home

Pt with chief concern of urinary retention. He had obvious evidence of head trauma on exam (abrasions and a black eye if I recall…

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Hate Symbols, Threats, and a Restraining Order

There was no demonic events during hospitalization.

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She Requested an Unnecessary Exam. I Couldn’t Explain Why I Refused.

The patient requested an exam that was not appropriate for her age. I declined to perform the exam she requested.

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