Mark Duff

Review of VA Portland

my care has been spotty at best...my first Dr w/ p...

my care has been spotty at best...my first Dr w/ primary care, touched me in inappropriate manner....i transferred to another Dr, and things went well for a few years..i was told the VA was on a crusade re pain meds and have been taken off hydrocodone..which did help a great deal...some invisible committee, probably wearing hoods, made this decision...at this point i have no faith in VA...my Dr's seem content to pump the 'faith healing' line of VA culture...i am really disappointed, but the culture at VA will never change...Bay Pines was much better, but had same issues...i will use VA for essential items, and things, but will never be involved w/ them for any critical meds or services....one of the staff told me i was racist because i was White...she is employed in ER staff....with the faith healing attitude of Dr's and the multicultural diversity religion of lower staff, i would advise White veterans to try other health care arrangements..the price is right, but one gives up one's dignity in process.....