Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Lurking in the shadows for a week or so, thought I'd chime in and give my opinion on Dr. R's test. I think it's a good, well thought-out test, but I would do it in addition to the letter not instead. (I'm sure all of you struggling working with your letters are cursing me right now!) Perhaps certain sections of the letter can be changed to eliminate some of the duplication, page requirements for some of the items can be shortened, or alternate topics can be given. Why keep both? I think it's extremely important that you understand the surgery before you undergo it... as well as your alternatives. If you have to rethink the surgery, its potential complication and its alternatives once or twice... that's not so bad, as the surgery you are undertaken is life changing and potentially life threatening (as is any surgery). Sure, you've thought about it a million times in your mind, but writing it out... that takes a bit more thought. My advice as to writing... pretend you are talking to your best friend... assume s/he is asking you the questions... make your letter your answer to your friend. Be grateful that you have a physician that cares like Dr. R. The surgeon I came into contact with wouldn't care if you understood or not. Basically, his receptionist gave you the standard ASBS pamphlet (that looked so dated) and had you answer a few T/F questions on the back. My cat could have scored a 100% on the test. Sadly I think that more than a few patients undertake this surgery without fully understanding it, the risks, and aftercare. Karla 5'7', 292, 31 About to ask the Aetna Insurance God for permission... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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