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Ahhh, good ol Navy doctors. That is what makes Marines tough ya know. We really hurt like the rest of you but we don't show it because we want to avoid sick bay at all costs. ALL COSTS!!

There's a quote in there from George Washington. Something to the effect of "When a soldier puts on the uniform, he does not cease being a citizen."

Being unable to sue for medical malpractice (not that I'm a fan of it, but in extreme cases such as this, it is warranted) just because you're a military member (or family member) is ludicrous. Those idiots need to be held accountable for their actions...so that another military member and his/her family don't have to go through that shit.

I was lucky enough to get my hernia taken care of by civilian doctors, paid for by the army.

I don't really know what to say in response to that video. Such blatant neglect and outright disrespect to those who fight for our nation is preposterous. Its shameful that such young people are taken away from us because of the stupidity of those who are "certified" as medical doctors. And also, I found it interesting how the ARMY would not allow contact with the doctor. Not only does this mean that the doctor wanted to stay away from the case to avoid what he had coming, but the army even noticed what a huge blunder they had created and wanted to stay away from it. Finally, the fact that the soldier had "retired" from the army due to their neglect, making the family pay for the funeral was also obsurd. Obviously, this was not my main concern watching this, but it was something that stood out when I was watching it.

Overall, this cannot be avoided by Congress and cases like this must show them that they need to make change. If they don't, then quite simply, they are stupid...

But anyway, that was my opinion on it.

hey dickheads, the US Army had nothing to do with this. Somebody please edit the thread title

jrav091 wrote:

I found it interesting how the ARMY would not allow contact with the doctor.

no

Last edited by GunSlinger OIF II (2008-02-01 19:17:02)

jrav091 wrote:

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:

hey dickheads, the US Army had nothing to do with this. Somebody please edit the thread title

jrav091 wrote:

I found it interesting how the ARMY would not allow contact with the doctor.

no

wait what? the video stated how the army would not allow contact between them and the doctor. This could also be b.c of other reasons, i was just trying to think out other scenarios...w/e thats not important anyway lol

and how is it not about the army at all?

could you point out in the video where the word "Army" is said

NeXuS4909 wrote:

I'd blame the doctor more than anyone. Yea not paying for his funeral is a shitty thing but the army doesn't wanna waste money. Sueing isn't going to make anything better. It wont bring him back. So theres no point really.

I'm certain proper medical care for this man would've cost a fraction of a Tomahawk missile.

NeXuS4909 wrote:

HurricaИe wrote:

NeXuS4909 wrote:

I'd blame the doctor more than anyone. Yea not paying for his funeral is a shitty thing but the army doesn't wanna waste money. Sueing isn't going to make anything better. It wont bring him back. So theres no point really.

I'm certain proper medical care for this man would've cost a fraction of a Tomahawk missile.

It's an extra M16

$1500?

jrav091 wrote:

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:

hey dickheads, the US Army had nothing to do with this. Somebody please edit the thread title

jrav091 wrote:

I found it interesting how the ARMY would not allow contact with the doctor.

no

wait what? the video stated how the army would not allow contact between them and the doctor. This could also be b.c of other reasons, i was just trying to think out other scenarios...w/e thats not important anyway lol

and how is it not about the army at all?

Because it's about the Navy and Marine Corps, that's how.

But the issue is DoD-wide. There was an AF SSgt in the story, as well. All Services have problems and Federal law is what prohibits any armed service member, regardless of branch, from suing for medical malpractice.

An ABSOLUTE FUCKING DISGRACE! These high ranking officers (doctors) are complete wankers. I just can't comprehend how the family feels at the news he could have been saved.