2 hour wait recommendation and AMA

April 15, 2007

hi folks,

this 2 hour wait recommendation finally caught up to me. my dr had told me

about the new FDA recommendation about waiting 2 hours post xolair, but said she

wasn't making me stay (she knew i wouldn't). this past week, i had to sign a

form stating that i was aware of the 2 hour wait recommendation. they said its

not required, but only recommended - but now, to cover their butts (which i

totally understand) they have to put in my chart " patient aware of 2 hour

recommendation. left office AMA " ) because i'm leaving right after my shots. (i

have huge time issues...i have 2 hours to leave work, get to the dr, get my

shots, run home and feed the dog and get to class...and even after class is

over, i will not be staying 2 hours). my dr is fine with me leaving right away.

i do carry an epi-pen (two actually) and i'm well versed in anaph. reactions.

i'm not concerned, and neither is my dr...

i just want to make sure that " AMA " in my chart isn't going to come back and

bite me in the butt. as in, if my chart for some reason is subpoenaed and my

insurance co sees " AMA " , that won't be a reason for them to deny the xolair,

right?? i'm not debating the 2 hour recommendation -- i do'nt want to start

that up again. i just want to make sure i'm not hurting myself.

oh, and pat --- i mentioned your email about mixing problems to the dr and the

RN there - they were both shocked. the RN in the office asked me to forward it

to her email at home since she'd like to read it! they both found the idea very

interesting (and a little scary!!!) thanks!

thanks to anyone who has some answers!

heather

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