More Karma

I saw a patient that I had not seen for over a year and she brought me up to date on her life and her struggles. When she asked about me, I told her that I was fine being back in Baltimore but that I was disappointed that so many dishonest and hurtful people had left me wondering...I told her how betrayed I felt that a patient had used my name to forge a prescription to get drugs. The next thing I knew she was crying and apologizing and telling me that she had done it. I was stunned.

I tried to reassure her, but I am not certain as to how to proceed. I ought to call the policeman and tell him, but if I do, she will likely go to jail because she is on probation for a similar offense three years ago. On the other hand, I cannot help her if she goes to jail. My job is to help her, ease her suffering, not make it worse. On the other hand, she has broken the law and stolen my identity. I decided to do nothing for now, but I worry that if I do nothing, I could be doing the wrong thing. I am still feeling a bit surprised by the turn of events and also a little relieved that at least something is resolved, I know more.

I wish I knew what happened to Paula, the comptroller of the office, who stole 250,000 dollars and is not in jail or paying restitution. I wish I knew why the Resource Group does not want to make things right and pay back what they have stolen from me. Perhaps I just need to be satisfied that I know who forged a prescription of mine and that this person feels remorseful about it. I wonder if John the administrator at my former work place feels any guilt or regret, or if Paula wishes she had not stolen all that money.