Dental Office Staff Mock Cancer Patient's Diary
- Staff members at a dental office in Knoxville, Tennessee read and mock a cancer patient's private diary.
- Video footage shows employees laughing while going through the patient's medical notes.
- The dental office fired the employees involved in the incident.
A disturbing video has surfaced from Premier Dental Group of Knoxville, Tennessee, showing employees mocking a cancer patient's private diary. The footage, recorded by a staff member, depicts colleagues laughing as they read aloud the patient's concerns about her treatment options, including her apprehensions regarding radiation therapy. The video, captioned "Found a patient’s journal and now it’s story time lmfao," has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the blatant violation of patient privacy. In response to the backlash, Premier Dental Group issued a public apology, acknowledging the "inappropriate video" and expressing regret for the hurt caused. The dental practice confirmed that the female employees involved have been terminated, while a male employee present during the incident was not implicated and retained his position. The practice emphasized its commitment to maintaining a respectful environment and stated that it is reviewing internal policies to prevent future occurrences. This incident is not the first controversy for Premier Dental Group, which previously settled a lawsuit for approximately $1 million over allegations of scamming Tennessee's Medicaid program. The lawsuit claimed the practice employed unqualified staff and performed unnecessary procedures, raising concerns about patient safety. As the fallout continues, the dental office faces calls for a boycott and negative reviews flooding their online profiles, highlighting the significant impact of the employees' actions on the practice's reputation.