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Having A Bad Day

Started by luise.volta, May 09, 2013, 07:03:23 PM

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Pooh

Thank you FL and good to hear from you.  I have been actively searching for a new PCP and I think I found one I want to try.  I found an MD here that is a female and has an all female staff...Lol.  She has two PA's in with her and I can't find a bad review on her from all the websites I have visited and apparently has been in practice here since the early 90's, so plenty of reviews.  Nothing but positive, plus one of her PA's (and she has a bigger title I can't remember) also went to school and obtained whatever degree for skin-related stuff.  Not a dermatologist, but mole removals and such.  The Doctor also performs female things (you know, our favorite thing to do) and they are only about 5 minutes from my work or home.

The only thing that concerns me, is that they are an urgent care center.  They do not take appointments.  I called and the receptionist was very friendly, and patient as I asked questions...bless her heart.  She told me they have many "regular" patients as well, but to be certified as an urgent care/walk-in, they can't take appointments.  She said that if you are a regular patient, when you walk in, you get bumped to the front, as long as no one is in emergency need (bleeding profusely, heart attack...).  She said on average, their wait time for regular patients is 10ish minutes.

So I think I may try her and see what I think.  I was going to have to find a dermatologist because of keeping check on my moles I had problems with last year, and then a gyno if I moved doctors, so I can get the whole works there :)  Also would save me some money since it would be a regular co-pay on those instead of a specialist co-pay. 

I have my ortho appointment later this morning, and my biopsy tomorrow morning.  Once I see what is going on, I'll plan from there.

FL, she is an internist, but has MD behind her name....so I'll have to look into that.  I do normally perfer the internists simply because I don't want to deal with a waiting room full of kids.  You would think that with an over-active immune system I wouldn't catch anything, but it's the opposite.  I am catching stufff easily and then it throws me into a flare when my immune system starts over-producing, making my Morphea worse....sigh....weird.  Thanks for the advice, I'll check into that.
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

Lillycache

A GP  (general practicioner) treats everyone with the exception of Neonates... ie new borns.. But they treat kids.   An Internist (doctor of internal medicine)  treats only people over 18.  Some specialize in geriatrics.. which covers us over 60 group.  That's what my doc is.

These can be either MDs or DOs.   An MD is one form  of medical training... and the one we are most familiar with.. A DO is a doctor of osteopathic medicine.. which can do everything an MD does and it trained the same, except they an do bone manipulations and other holistic stuff..  Most DOs I know don't even do this stuff anymore.    I see no difference with MDs or DOs.  As a nurse,  I have worked with many of each... They're all just Docs to me.

Pooh

Oooh thanks Lilly.  That explains the MD thing to me. 
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

Footloose

Thanks LA. I too thought they were all the same but learned a grave lesson that very nearly cost me my life. As a non paid patient advocate and a patient myself, I have seen the cost of not getting the best care. Pooh is a great example. What if it was something life threatening that went missed for two years?! Please do not take that risk. Also what cost do u put on quality of life or her worry and lost sleep? I see this happen way too often!

I kno that ins comps have a bad rep but I am on both sides of that fence and every risk mgmt company wants to remove risk. To my company and all others I work with in developing products and better outcomes focus on prevention, best treatment at the best place and in the right timeframe. Once a patient is well, we want to keep them well.  I do not sell a thing but common sencse for my job.  My main role is patient advocacy and the only thing that matters is the best care for the individual person.

Data privacy is a huge consternation but it has helped to determine which docs really are best based on how many visits are needed to resolve a diagnosis, how long a person is on corrective r. Drug treatment, post surgical complications, return hospitalization s, numer of inpatient days, rehab days and on and on. 

Please do not bieve I am blowing smoke here! (This was an actual medical treatment before outcomes were measured!)

I sound preachy but this is my area of expertise and my passion is showing.

Pooh

I think it's great that you have a passion to help people!

AND....good news!  Nothing torn, just major inflammation (which he advised could be caused by any of my autoimmunes).  So an anti-inflammatory for a month, then recheck.  If it doesn't help it, steroid shot (Boo!)....but I'll take it!
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

Footloose

Hooray,Pooh!  i am glad your are finding answers and wellness on your journey!  Hugs!!!

Pen

Thinking of you Pooh. Hope everything goes well with new PCP, etc.
Respect ... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.
-- Annie Gottlieb

nikncon

Good luck Pooh.You are in my thoughts.

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Pooh

Thanks all.  I had the thyroid nodule aspiration last Thursday (not something I would personally recommend for fun  ???

Got a call from the ENT today, saying everything was ok, but he wants to see me next week?  Who knows, but still good news that they said it was Ok.
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

Footloose

Excellent news! I am so happy for u!

luise.volta

Crossing fingers, eyes and ankles! Sending love...
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

Keys Girl

Glad to hear you've good some good news, Pooh, you've had more than your share of bad news for a while.

KG
"Today I will be as happy as a seagull with a french fry." Author Unknown

nikncon


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Pen

Late posting on this, but Yay! Good news, Pooh!
Respect ... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.
-- Annie Gottlieb

elsieshaye

Sorry, Pooh, I didn't realize how long I was away from the board until I saw this!  Glad the biopsy went well!  How are you feeling now?
This too shall pass.  All is well.