In February of this year, I went to the Emergency Department of Moorehead Hospital in Eden, North Carolina. I was dealing with chest pain, along with some other symptoms. I was seen by Paul Maguire, MD, an emergency room doctor. After several tests, and several hours later, this man came into the room to discuss the results with me. His very demeanor was VERY rude and unprofessional. He asked several personal questions that really had no bearing to my case.
He obviously didn't like the answers I gave him, because he proceeded to insult and disrespect me. He actually asked me if I was "crazy" and if I had ever been told that I had mental issues. He also "insulted" me about my cigarette smoking, that if I gave a damn about my health, then I would quit smoking. I can understand that a doctor would address a persons smoking, as it is unhealthy. But the way he went about it was very inappropriate. His questioning of my decisions in my personal life, that had no bearing on my case, was VERY insulting and unprofessional. His diagnosis: Anxiety issues, GERD, and unknown chest pain.
I suppose this man was used to dealing with typical "hicks" that come into his ER for lack of anything better to do. He must talk like this to all of his patients, and is used to them cowering to his attitude. What he did not realize, is that I am not your average "joe" I worked in law enforcement for a number of years, and I know my way around the legal system. I am not used to being insulted and disrespected that way, and I do not plan to just "let it go". On Monday, I intend on setting up a meeting with his supervisor, and the patient rep. I am also going to set up a meeting with an attorney.
The info I am supplying here, is a very general summery of the conversation between myself and Maguire, as there was personal information that I do not wish to publish. With that said, I would HIGHLY recommend that anyone who is going to visit the ER at Moorehead, Eden, NC, request that they DO NOT be seen by this doctor. He obviously has very poor patient skills, and maybe other issues that could cause a misdiagnosis or even worsen a present condition. If the doctor in question would like to comment on his actions, I look forward to reading his reaction. If he wishes to contact me, he can do so through my attorney, who will be contacting his office soon.
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