tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post3817675872927829276..comments2023-11-05T04:05:03.588-08:00Comments on A Chronic Dose | A blog about chronic illness, healthcare, and writing.: So I Dumped My Daughter's DoctorLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-65334791371465989332011-03-09T14:53:48.823-08:002011-03-09T14:53:48.823-08:00I'm so sorry you had to go through the frustra...I'm so sorry you had to go through the frustration with her Doctor. I will say Hannah's current Pediatrician has been wonderful, very conservative and almost OCD about things which makes me feel he is over protective in a good way. He interacts with her and already decided to schedule a sweat test to check for CF just in case. Her state metabolic panel was negative, thank God! But since I have this rare form of non classical CF per Cleveland Clinic's diagnosis, it's best she be checked. She just got over her first cold, her chest rattled like a cage, I freaked. <br /><br />I've had to fight hard enough for my care. The Doctors I've dealt with for my own issues, well...some of them have been down right pathetic. I hope I never have to deal with this with her care. I wish you the best with her new Doctor!Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224168980608089968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-53210225631145867402011-02-04T15:20:43.112-08:002011-02-04T15:20:43.112-08:00Doctors! I would like to invite you and your reade...Doctors! I would like to invite you and your readers to check out Dr. Nancy Appleton's blog to see if there are prevention techniques that can avoid having to see such incompetent doctors. Mostly we're about sugar...<br /><br />http://nancyappleton.com/141-reasons-sugar-ruins-your-health/<br /><br />Thank You<br /><br />G.N. Jacobs for Nancy AppletonG.N. Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949595608102071492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-21123722123953305112011-01-20T23:17:52.015-08:002011-01-20T23:17:52.015-08:00Whew! I'm so glad that you found a new doc (an...Whew! I'm so glad that you found a new doc (and practice) that took your concerns seriously and figured out the cause of your baby's issues. Especially when our kids are pre-verbal, but even for a long time after they can speak, it really falls to us to describe the symptoms and our concerns to the doctor(s). And 5 minute or less visits with a sick kid?! You made the right call!! <br /><br />I'd like to encourage you to follow Sarah's suggestion and send a letter (or call) the practice and tell the MD why he won't be seeing your daughter again. It probably won't change his behavior with other families, but he may be completely unaware of his faults. <br /><br />I came very close to changing pediatricians because, although I loved our job-sharing docs, I found their medical assistant (are they even RNs anymore??) patronizing, poor at following up with phone calls, and had a lousy bedside manner/rapport with my kid as well as me. In fact, a friend I'd recommended the pediatrian to, who liked the doc, took her kids twice and said she refused to ever deal with that MA again. <br /><br />We went to what I expected to be the last visit, and I was delighted to discover that the MA had been fired for undisclosed reasons. I then told the pediatrician that I'd come prepared to tell her that we wouldn't be returning despite all the things we like about her and her practice because of how patronizing and unaccommodating the MA had been at our last visit. She was appalled that she had lost at least one family of patients (my friends) without ever knowing the reason, and thanked me for deciding to talk to her about it before leaving. <br /><br />I know it's not the same since in this case it would be the MD you have the issue with, but especially if it's a group practice, I think it could be beneficial for them to get the feedback.Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-9258820024037406332011-01-08T22:14:33.046-08:002011-01-08T22:14:33.046-08:00Way to go, Mama. I would advocate, however, that y...Way to go, Mama. I would advocate, however, that you make it known to the former doc why you left. It doesnt have to be mean, just honest. After I was blown off by docs who were not thorough/brief/etc with me and my concerns, and got taken care of by a great doc, I made sure to call each and explain not only my (laboratory confirmed) diagnosis they overlooked, but express to them my concern in their treatment and management of my case. I think these insubstantial practices might come partially from from the lack of "feedback" and the sense that these guys are not "held accountable" by patients. frustrating. my 2 cents. <br />congrats on finding a great doc with great care:-) thanks for all you do!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199722083108803998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-58662143252061029342011-01-08T14:37:37.146-08:002011-01-08T14:37:37.146-08:00I'm so proud of you for advocating so well for...I'm so proud of you for advocating so well for your daughter. I have chronic issues of my own, and so does my toddler, and we've definitely been down the road of having a doctor who brushes aside concerns, doesn't listen to me, or ignores glaring problems. It was really hard for me to be able to advocate properly for my son when we encountered that situation, but I'm learning. I hope that things go well for your daughter in the future :)Cassandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-31961785949752737572011-01-08T10:21:50.026-08:002011-01-08T10:21:50.026-08:00If he is getting burn-out or getting uninvolved be...If he is getting burn-out or getting uninvolved because he is close to retirement he should not have taken her case in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-16831778581914239862011-01-08T07:39:51.351-08:002011-01-08T07:39:51.351-08:00Glad to hear things improved. Sounds like a horrib...Glad to hear things improved. Sounds like a horribly frustrating experience; nice job protecting your daughter!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379685641338041168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-71489640020606949572011-01-08T06:39:41.278-08:002011-01-08T06:39:41.278-08:00Laurie, you are absolutely right. The more time an...Laurie, you are absolutely right. The more time and effort put into these doctor/patient relationships the more I try to make them work. Frankly in my rather intensive life of doctors that has only worked out once. <br /><br />Sadly the doctor's attitude maybe what I faced as a young mom with a sick child. By the point I was a mom I had a lengthy list of health problems. The office manager took my calls and always tried to talk me out of coming in. When I did get there I was patted on the back as I was rushed through with a 'just because you have a few problems doesn't mean your child will'. I quickly got the feeling they thought I was projecting. sigh... I got the hint and like you changed doctors. <br /><br />Praying your little one is on the mend and your household can calm down now. <br />God bless<br />Heather Laurie<br />www.specialneedshomeschooling.com<br />www.LaurieFamilyMinistries.orgHeather Lauriehttp://www.specialneedshomeschooling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-51052385966050492122011-01-08T06:03:37.118-08:002011-01-08T06:03:37.118-08:00I'm so glad you found somebody who worked for ...I'm so glad you found somebody who worked for your daughter - how frustrating that must have been! On the other hand, a definite plus to having been a patient for a long time: you know when a doctor is just not cutting it, and that waiting around isn't going to change things... It's so nice when there's a plus side. :) Hope you are all doing really well!Never That Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008749218695113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-37998108628210464702011-01-07T19:23:08.643-08:002011-01-07T19:23:08.643-08:00Thanks! Yes, very frustrating indeed. Thank goodne...Thanks! Yes, very frustrating indeed. Thank goodness we moved on from him. It was difficult holding my tongue when I stopped by to pick up all her medical records, that's for sure. I'm not sure what the issue was--burnout, maybe? Checking out because he was close to retirement? Either way, no excuse.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-78281172117724904532011-01-07T19:10:54.579-08:002011-01-07T19:10:54.579-08:00How incredibly frustrating - one thing to face tha...How incredibly frustrating - one thing to face that apathy yourself, another for your little one who cannot advocate for herself. Ugh. I'm glad things have improved with her and with the new practice.Rachelhttp://talesofrachel.comnoreply@blogger.com