GP's

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Some of the best doctors I've had have been lacking in warmth, but

really knew their stuff. My husband dropped the dr we shared some years

ago and found a really nice guy-who totally missed a diagnosis and gave

him an antibiotic that put him in the hospital and caused all sorts of

trouble. I got him into a specialist that had seen him previously who

picked up on what was really wrong; we'll never know if the 4 months

delay and nasty c.diff infection made a difference in the final, fatal

outcome. 

The one he dropped also found a brain tumor that my sister-in-law was

not recognized as having (would you believe one doctor recommended

stress-management classes for her headaches?) and was very good at

getting her a proper referral to a neurosurgeon (I heard him on the

phone: You will see this lady and you will see her NOW), and actually

listened to me when I decided to get off the statin and respected my

paranoia about meds. He recently retired and I'm not looking forward to

breaking in a new PC dr. (The one I got potluck at Urgent Care totally

blew one thing I showed her, and two other meds didn't do what she

wanted them to and I am dealing with those issues myself.) 

Linden 

 

My GP lost my business. 

 

 

Sad to say, but I made a decision to find a new GP today. The reason?

Its depressing to go to his office. Reception doesn't smile or make eye

contact with you. The doctor himself is about as personable as a fence

post, making the visit very uncomfortable. The people skills are

lacking. So are the patients. His waiting area is always empty. 

 

There are plenty of Physicians out there that know how to smile, greet

and be friendly, showing a genuine interest in their patients. Good

Doctors. 

 

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