A Good Doctor

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am wondering if it's possible to get a doctor who can remember me.

Even a vague memory would make me feel great. Every time I see a

doctor, any doctor, it's like the very first time they've seen me.

I'd even settle for a thorough review of the chart. Last time I saw

my rheumatologist he thought it had been three years since I last saw

him, but it was only one month. When I told him about going off of a

med that was giving me trouble, he gave me a look like I shouldn't

have done that--until I said, " I called. " (I didn't want to embarrass

him by adding: " It's what your nurse told me to do. " ) I have set up

a second opinion appointment in Jan. with a different rheumy. Any

tips on being remembered and getting good care?

Sierra

[Guest guest]

Keep looking. But even though I do not share in your experience with

my Rheumatologist, I have felt that way with several other doctors.

My Rheumy is great. He asks me how my hubby as (as he remembered

that my husband is deployed). He asks how my Mom is as she was sick

for awhile. He asks about my dogs and how my school teaching job is.

I know all this is written in my chart, LOL. But it still think he

remembers some things. I see my doctor often, even 3 months so maybe

that helps.

But I do have to agree. It seems bed-side-manner is not a class many

doctors passed in medical school.

Good luck,

--- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , snowdrift52003@y...

wrote:

> Hi,

> I am wondering if it's possible to get a doctor who can remember

me.

> Even a vague memory would make me feel great. Every time I see a

> doctor, any doctor, it's like the very first time they've seen me.

> I'd even settle for a thorough review of the chart. Last time I

saw

> my rheumatologist he thought it had been three years since I last

saw

> him, but it was only one month. When I told him about going off of

a

> med that was giving me trouble, he gave me a look like I shouldn't

> have done that--until I said, " I called. " (I didn't want to

embarrass

> him by adding: " It's what your nurse told me to do. " ) I have set

up

> a second opinion appointment in Jan. with a different rheumy. Any

> tips on being remembered and getting good care?

>

> Sierra