3rd year Resident assisting w/ myo...

March 18, 2004

Hi all,

I just interviewed two MD's in San Francisco for my myo surgery, Alison

y and Fung Lam. I kinda preferred Dr. y a bit more BUT, she is

with a teaching hospital, UCSF [the other MD is not at a teaching

hospital].. I asked about her surgical team, and she said she always has a

wonderful 3rd year OB-GYN resident assisting. She offered that she is very

controlling and a micro-manager and would tell them " Cut exactly from here

to here " . Funny thing is, I stopped by her office again today, voice my

mild concern to y's assistant, who said, " Oh, residents don't actually

do any surgery, they just hold the instruments " . She looked suprised when I

quoted the doctor!

Am I crazy, or has anyone else been nervous about having a resident do

some/part/whatever of your surgery [who knows what goes on once you are

unconcious]? Does anyone know if this is a needless worry, if highly

monitored residents are just fine? If anyone has had to grapple with this,

or has some statistical info or learned opinion, I'd greatly appreciate.

I'd especially love to hear from any MD's out there.

I appreciate your feedback and opinions!

***** Look for the good and praise it! *****

R.--SF

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