I'm trying to keep this post somewhat vague, so I apologize in advance.
Family member today had surgery. It is listed in their chart of a specific allergy to a medication (Fentanyl), they even had on the wrist band stating the allergy.
Prior to surgery, they were asked numerous times of any allergy and repeated the allergy. (This is the only allergy in the chart)
During surgery, the anesthesiologist decided that the allergy was more of a sensitivity than an allergy and decided to use it and just monitor any symptoms. (Never discuss this with the patient)
Luckily, no adverse effects occurred. The patient only knew that Fentanyl was used because they overheard a nurse telling another nurse the medication that was received and questioned it. Otherwise, they had no knowledge of it being used.
There are obviously other alternatives to Fentanyl, so it's not like the anesthesiologist had no other options? Plus, it was never discussed prior to surgery? The anesthesiologist's response was basically "Well nothing happened and they're fine so, 🤷♀️" and that next time they should use the exact words of "I don't want Fentanyl being used" but as a patient, I would think since it's in the chart with an allergy flag, a wristband is worn, and were asked multiple times prior, that they wouldn't have to say that?
Would you say this is grounds to file a complaint? I'm very close to this family member, so it could just be me overreacting, but to me, this is not okay! It's one thing if it was discussed prior, but what if a severe reaction did occur?? Why go against the flags of a specific allergy listed when there are plenty of alternatives to be used? Would this situation be grounds for a complaint? I'm not trying to get anyone fired or anything, but I feel that that is a pretty important thing to discuss with someone? Or am I just missing something, and that this was well within the anesthesiologist's job? I just want some opinions before going through the whole process.
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