Posted by ChrisK on November 13, 2001, at 17:03:27
In reply to Going To War with my docs, posted by Katey on November 13, 2001, at 16:18:31
You're right that a doctor/patient relationship shouldn't be a war. If you've done your research and want to try something that interests you then you should be able to under the proper supervision. My pdoc always respected me when I brought in my research. It became a running joke that I would walk in every month with papers in hand discussing something I read here or a piece of research he had never seen. It was that openness to my own ideas that got me where I am today. he didn't feel threatened and if something was really not a good idea he would talk me out of it in a logical manner.
If you want to try something then just bring along the evidence you've found in your research. My pdoc now uses Mirapex with several patients because I asked for and responded to it. You should just be able to bring the papers and discuss your desires openly.
Chris
> i have a feeling that a doctor/patient relationship shouldnt be like this, but i feel like i'm preparing to go to war with my pdoc and gp. ive been researching and hunting up things of interest that might help me. i have a feeling im going to interrogate both of them on subtypes, and different meds. i wish i could switch them both, but theres too many politics involved.
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