Greyman137

Review of North York General

I went to North York General Hospital with a chief...

I went to North York General Hospital with a chief complaint of dizziness and weakness.

The examiner identified himself as a medical student. The student performed the history and physical exam without supervision.

The attending physician came in and after receiving a brief report from the student. His overview was less than one minute.

I was subsequently offered a dermatology referral since he felt 'there is not much we will get accomplished 5pm on a Sunday' (presumably near the end of his shift).

Not impressed with the experience. My symptoms proceeded to get much worse over the next few weeks. Never did isolate the cause. I felt it was irresponsible not to do (at minimum) an Electrocardiogram, urine and a set of cultures with routine blood work.

He struck me as overconfident and took (what I feel was) an unnecessary risk with my well being. I did not appreciate it. I will likely not return to North York General; as I believe the care I received was sub-standard.