How much of a choice do I (we) really have?

[Guest guest]

I go to a group that has 5 docs. And as an OB patient you have to see all of

the doctors. I could schedule my apts. with the ones I like but then when I

deliver the baby I always have the chance of having a doc I don't care for.

You might like the doc once you get to know him, and who said that he/she had

less experience? I am sure that the practice wouldn't hire someone that they

felt would not be up to their standards. That would make them look pretty

dumb. I am sure everything will be fine, just give it a chance.

Meridth

Wife to Larry (02/22/02)

Mother to Forrest (01/21/01)

Expecting #2 02/14/05

Gastric ByPass 02/23/04

370/278pg/175 goalweight

[Guest guest]

I would have at least one appt with her and see how you like her first. I

found the woman who was rough at my docs appt was actually the doc I ended up

liking the best and she was on when i went into labor and delivered Emerson. At

least get that one time with her, mine was new to the practice too but used to

be in practice with her ex-husband.

God Bless, Robin

Wife to Pup for 15 years

Mommy to-

and

(twin boys, 8 years) and

Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2

and new Mommy to-

Emerson Roger born

July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am

8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long.

[Guest guest]

Hey guys. When I began going to OB appts, the practice had 2 docs.

Fine. I was told either one could deliver my bb, in one of 2

hospitals, & we won't know in advance. Loveleee! Now, they've added

a 3rd OB, with less experience I believe. Dh says to keep an open

mind. I was thinking that since I joined when it was 2 docs, I could

be grandfathered, & therefore only have to deal with the original 2.

Why the skepticism? It may have something to do with all the OB med mal

cases I come across as a paralegal student.

Is it unreasonable to ~request~ that I only want the 2 original MDs?

I'll go ahead & meet the new gal @ the end of the month, heck, maybe

I'll like her best!?

I'm feelin' a little passive when it comes to this.

WlsMomma

[Guest guest]

This is why I prefer my practice of midwives. You work with TWO

midwives. One of the two is ALWAYS available to you. If some freakish

situation would happen where one of them is NOT available to you, this

would be communicated in advance and you would work with one of the

other three pairs of midwives. But since 1998, I have only heard of

this happening twice. The midwives are very careful to not take on

more women than they can help deliver each week.

Z

Re: How much of a choice do I (we) really have?

To: ossg-pregnant

I go to a group that has 5 docs. And as an OB patient you have to see all of

the doctors. I could schedule my apts. with the ones I like but then when I

deliver the baby I always have the chance of having a doc I don't care for.

You might like the doc once you get to know him, and who said that he/she had

less experience? I am sure that the practice wouldn't hire someone that they

felt would not be up to their standards. That would make them look pretty

dumb. I am sure everything will be fine, just give it a chance.

Meridth

Wife to Larry (02/22/02)

Mother to Forrest (01/21/01)

Expecting #2 02/14/05

Gastric ByPass 02/23/04

370/278pg/175 goalweight

[Guest guest]

i say meet her, but if you don't want to meet her, yeah, you can always refuse

to see her, but if she's the one on call when you go into labor, then she'll be

the one you get without having ever met her. good luck...hope you like her.

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How much of a choice do I (we) really have?

Hey guys. When I began going to OB appts, the practice had 2 docs.

Fine. I was told either one could deliver my bb, in one of 2

hospitals, & we won't know in advance. Loveleee! Now, they've added

a 3rd OB, with less experience I believe. Dh says to keep an open

mind. I was thinking that since I joined when it was 2 docs, I could

be grandfathered, & therefore only have to deal with the original 2.

Why the skepticism? It may have something to do with all the OB med mal

cases I come across as a paralegal student.

Is it unreasonable to ~request~ that I only want the 2 original MDs?

I'll go ahead & meet the new gal @ the end of the month, heck, maybe

I'll like her best!?

I'm feelin' a little passive when it comes to this.

WlsMomma

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

Thanks to Meridth, , Robin, K, & for your replies to

my OB semi dilemma. I'll give the new chick a chance, but to

paraphrase my sister, I'll be nice like a dove but vigilant like a

hawk, or somethin' like that.

Thanks again:-)

WlsMomma

21 weeks, 1 day

[Guest guest]

When I had my son there was one of the three Drs in the practice

that I didn't care for as much. He had a real DRY humor and my Aunt

is a L & D nurse and told me he does a terrible job with circs. I

didn't know I was having a boy, but I did discuss this all with the

one OB that I felt closest to. She was very understanding and told

me that he might have to deliver the baby if he is on call when I

pop. Fortunately, my favorite Dr. was on call when I started with

regular contractions so she gave me a choice to go home and wait for

my water to break, or go into the hospital and have it broken for

me. Because I wanted to have her deliver my baby, and I just wanted

to be done being preggo, I went ahead and had her break my water.

If you are honest and not too demanding on the OBs I think they can

sometimes work things out for ya!

Just a touch of my personal experience.

Jeanette in IL

Lap RNY 5-9-03 264/145/135?? TTC since 7/04

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Jeannette. I'd say I'm assertive & prone to never take no for

an answer, but I wouldn't say I'm demanding, hehe. OB #1 looked @ me

like I had leprosy after I disclosed some details regarding some med

mal suits I'd studied in school, oh no. OB #2 was great, he fell in

love with my dh after learning he was Scandinavian. My gut tells me

that doc #2 will take care of us, he's the main partner & does all the

scheduling. In the spirit of cooperation, I'm meeting doc #3. As

long as she goes along with my birth plan, which I cranked out 6 weeks

ago, then o.k. But I have a feeling, OB #1 is revolted by the thought

of me & my lawyer friends.

WlsMomma

21 weeks, 2 days

> When I had my son there was one of the three Drs in the practice

> that I didn't care for as much. He had a real DRY humor and my Aunt

> is a L & D nurse and told me he does a terrible job with circs. I

> didn't know I was having a boy, but I did discuss this all with the

> one OB that I felt closest to. She was very understanding and told

> me that he might have to deliver the baby if he is on call when I

> pop. Fortunately, my favorite Dr. was on call when I started with

> regular contractions so she gave me a choice to go home and wait for

> my water to break, or go into the hospital and have it broken for

> me. Because I wanted to have her deliver my baby, and I just wanted

> to be done being preggo, I went ahead and had her break my water.

> If you are honest and not too demanding on the OBs I think they can

> sometimes work things out for ya!

>

> Just a touch of my personal experience.

> Jeanette in IL

> Lap RNY 5-9-03 264/145/135?? TTC since 7/04

[Guest guest]

It's pretty pathetic that any doctor would let someone's profession

or experiences enter into their healthcare. I bet he is just scared

that you know what he should be doing as an OB and he will have to

really mind his Ps and Qs which will ultimaelly give you better

healthcare, hopefully!

Jeanette

[Guest guest]

---now I'm just the opposite. I usually treat my patients 2 ways-

exceptional and good. Some get more attention for various reasons

(first time moms need more attention), but I NEVER give anyone extra

soecial treatment b/c of " who they know " or " who they work for " . I

treat all of my patients the same, regardless of their occupation

(lawyer/legal/medical or not). Some actually come in with the pissy

attitude that " hey, I am a lawyer and you will do as I say or I will

sue. Big whoop! I am confident in my nursing care and am competent

enough to handle any emergency that may arise. Some actually do come

in *demanding* the red carpet treatment and think they are going to

get better treatment because they are attornies or something. The ones

I give extra attention to, of course, are the ones that need it first

of all. Some are more acutely ill and need more 1 on 1 care. First

time moms' are scared to death and need alot of questions answered.

The rest kinda are taken care of by priority and being in the legal

profession isn't a priority to me UNLESS, she is acutely ill or is a

first time Mom. Then they will get more of my attention. Other nurses

will say, " blah blah is a lawyer, better treat her right. " Well, I

treat all of my patients *right* so this has no bearing on my care given.

I actually treated my crack addict quite good yesterday, spending alot

of time trying to *convert* her OFF of crack.

*sigh*

a nurses job is never done!! Be nice to me and I'll be just as nice to

you!

[Guest guest]

The OB's not too bad, he has 22 years of experience, but apparently,

not too much experience with folks like me, who are acutely aware what

constitutes negligence & good ole breach of duty.

WlsMomma

> It's pretty pathetic that any doctor would let someone's profession

> or experiences enter into their healthcare. I bet he is just scared

> that you know what he should be doing as an OB and he will have to

> really mind his Ps and Qs which will ultimaelly give you better

> healthcare, hopefully!

>

> Jeanette

[Guest guest]

My gripe is mainly with M.D.s, & specialists, who act, or try to act,

with impunity. The ones who feel superior or entitled for some odd

reason.

WlsMomma

> ---now I'm just the opposite. I usually treat my patients 2 ways-

> exceptional and good. Well, I

> treat all of my patients *right* so this has no bearing on my care

given.

> I actually treated my crack addict quite good yesterday, spending alot

> of time trying to *convert* her OFF of crack.

> *sigh*

> a nurses job is never done!!