Guest guest Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 In a message dated 7/13/2003 6:41:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, beverlymharper@... writes: > If you're not happy with your doc, do whatever you can to switch! That > rapport is very important! I know that it is almost impossible for some people to change doctors and I sympathize with them. However, if you are not happy with your doctor and you can change, do so. In a lot of cases, if a person is not happy with their doctor, they don't follow the instructions given by the doctor. In these cases, a person is wasting a doctor's time, his/her time and money. I found out 8 years ago that unless I put my trust and confidence in my doctors and have faith in God, I would not survive. I also realize that no doctor is perfect. If there were perfect doctors, there would probably be no illnesses. The relationship a person has with his/her doctor(s) plays a major role in how someone will handle any illness. Eunice type 2 - June A1c = 5.22 Sensible eating/exercise/Positive Attitude/Faith in God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 ~~ The relationship a person has with his/her doctor(s) plays a major role in how someone will handle any illness.~~ I agree, Eunice. I have the best doctor ever. She not only listens to me, she works with me. I can talk to her about any health concerns & feel very comfortable doing so. She is an internist, so is able to take care of all my health needs as a diabetic. It's nice to have just one doctor who knows you well. She is very caring and genuinely concerned about my health. I can discuss my health goals with her, as well as how I'd like to accomplish them. She listens and accommodates my requests as closely as she can, if she agrees it would be good for my health. When she comes into the room to see me, she talks with me until I have nothing else to say. She gives me all the time I need. I just love her to death. It's nice to have a doctor you can feel comfortable with. It has to be a team effort! If it's not, it's just like you said...a waste of time & money. My doctor is priceless! Rhonda Yeager in Florida playfuladventures@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 I've found by far the best way to find a doc without changing a lot is to find other people in the same boat, in this case diabetes. Find those who are serious about managing their disease and ask who their docs are and if they are happy. Usually you won't be so disappointed and will save lots of time and energy. Check out local support groups, diabetes centers, etc. I've been known to sit in a waiting room just to ask the patients what they think of their docs. If I get a bad vibe, esp more than one, I'm outta there! Debi > > > I know that it is almost impossible for some people to change doctors and I > sympathize with them. However, if you are not happy with your doctor and you > can change, do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Another tip with dealing with insurance companies, as I actually represent them in my profession. The thing you want to accuse them of is acting in " bad faith. " That's a legal trigger word that tells them you know how to go after them legally. They probably will think you've spoken to a lawyer. It's what gets you the extra money in a lawsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Believe me, I do understand what you're going through and it's really frustrating when you know what works and the doctors are just being stupid. I think God for my doctor daily. She sees me for what I am. But, one of the things you'll get on the list is objectivity and new ways to try to deal with this. I sense your resistance to what I said about not asking by name for drugs. This mostly applies to new doctors who don't know you. But, ask anyone here, there's ways to talk to doctors and the more educated you are the more likely you will get what you need. You have obviously been through Hell and I hope you find a doctor who has his head on straight to take care of you properly. " Sweet Goat Mama " Carolyn Eddy www.goattracksmagazine.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Carolyn Eddy wrote: > But, one of the things you'll get on the list is objectivity and new ways to > try to deal with this. I sense your resistance to what I said about not > asking by name for drugs. You were bang on with your advice regarding asking for pain medications by name. I've had the same pain management doctor for seven years now. We get along great. But,I would never ever ask him for a pain medication by name. I tell him how I am feeling and how I'm doing with whatever he has prescribed. Then he takes it from there. His goal is to help me function with the lowest dose of medication possibles. Asking for a specific drug sends up red flags with any good doctor. If you start asking for large dosages, there's going to be red flags all over your file. -- Lyndi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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