Changing Doctors

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Here is an interesting article about changing doctors. I am in the process of

doing that, they are transferring my records, and it will be interesting to see

if the new office gets as much flak as they gave me. Some of you may be

teetering on the edge, this may give you some insights. Share your bad

experiences with doctors, so we won't feel alone. LOL. I went to a doctor once

and after telling him my problem, he said there was nothing wrong with me, it

was all in my head. The only time he saw me after that was in the elevator. I

was going up and he was going down. LOL

" Let's face it, the stakes are high, " Blackall says. " People come in and they're

sick and they're suffering. It's very emotional stuff. When patients become

upset with their doctor, a common reason is that they're frightened. They're

scared they're getting worse and the doctor's not going to be able to help them.

" Know yourself, " Blackall says. " Everyone has different styles when it comes to

coping with illness. Be clear with your doctors about what you need from them. "

Signs of a Bad Doctor-Patient Relationship

If you've been routinely unhappy with your interactions with your doctor, it's

time to re-evaluate the relationship. Here are four signs that you may need to

move on:

a.. You can't get an appointment when you need to see your doctor.

b.. You can't trust or be honest with your doctor.

c.. Your doctor ignores your questions or dismisses your complaints.

d.. Your doctor fails to explain your condition, treatment, or options for

care.

If you do decide to leave your doctor, it's important to make sure your personal

medical records, including physician notes, test results, and other relevant

medical information are transferred to your new doctor. Most doctors’ offices

have a release form you can use to request your records. Once you fill out all

the proper paperwork, you can usually have the records sent directly to your new

doctor, but there may be a fee involved. "

http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/breaking-up-with-your-doctor?page=3

FYI,

Lottie Duthu