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Posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 20:28:58
Several of those who've been kindly following my saga of switching pdocs and possibly switching all my meds asked why I switched docs to begin with (note: I've since decided to go back to the original pdoc and try tweaking the meds she's got me on) ...
Well, a problem arose with the original pdoc, namely that she was NOT returning my calls, especially ones that were URGENT (I was "in crisis" a phrase she uses).
During one really bad period, I and a family member tried REPEATEDLY to over the course of six days leaving messages and getting NO RETURN PHONE CALL. During another bad time (I was having a very bad reaction to what proved to be too high a dose of Zyprexa) several urgent phone calls for guidance went UNRETURNED.
We decided perhaps it was time to try another pdoc who might be more responsive after we became concerned, frustrated, angry, bewildered, upset and bothered by what was a pattern of the original pdoc not returning calls (she had also failed to return calls in the past, then got *better* but then became non-responsive again).
This business of needing to talk to her on the phone but not getting a response only adds to my already bad anxiety.
What do you folks think of this - have you experienced this kind of problem with your pdoc? Is it reason enough to switch docs?
Posted by OldSchool on March 13, 2002, at 20:48:50
In reply to Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc?, posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 20:28:58
> Several of those who've been kindly following my saga of switching pdocs and possibly switching all my meds asked why I switched docs to begin with (note: I've since decided to go back to the original pdoc and try tweaking the meds she's got me on) ...
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> Well, a problem arose with the original pdoc, namely that she was NOT returning my calls, especially ones that were URGENT (I was "in crisis" a phrase she uses).
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> During one really bad period, I and a family member tried REPEATEDLY to over the course of six days leaving messages and getting NO RETURN PHONE CALL. During another bad time (I was having a very bad reaction to what proved to be too high a dose of Zyprexa) several urgent phone calls for guidance went UNRETURNED.
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> We decided perhaps it was time to try another pdoc who might be more responsive after we became concerned, frustrated, angry, bewildered, upset and bothered by what was a pattern of the original pdoc not returning calls (she had also failed to return calls in the past, then got *better* but then became non-responsive again).
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> This business of needing to talk to her on the phone but not getting a response only adds to my already bad anxiety.
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> What do you folks think of this - have you experienced this kind of problem with your pdoc? Is it reason enough to switch docs?Yeah the above would be a reason to switch...insensitivity to your individual needs. Also, youve probably already pissed off this Doctor by being "pushy" and its never good to have a Pdoc who finds you pushy or tries to tell them what to do.
If you can do it, family doctors are much easier to work with and I recommend people use their family doctor whenever they can. Ive had four psychiatrists and still havent found one I actually like. If I had to do things all over again, I would have used my family doctor for meds and never have gone to a psychiatrist.
Old School
Posted by Frankie on March 13, 2002, at 22:05:32
In reply to Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc?, posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 20:28:58
> Several of those who've been kindly following my saga of switching pdocs and possibly switching all my meds asked why I switched docs to begin with (note: I've since decided to go back to the original pdoc and try tweaking the meds she's got me on) ...
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> Well, a problem arose with the original pdoc, namely that she was NOT returning my calls, especially ones that were URGENT (I was "in crisis" a phrase she uses).
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> During one really bad period, I and a family member tried REPEATEDLY to over the course of six days leaving messages and getting NO RETURN PHONE CALL. During another bad time (I was having a very bad reaction to what proved to be too high a dose of Zyprexa) several urgent phone calls for guidance went UNRETURNED.
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> We decided perhaps it was time to try another pdoc who might be more responsive after we became concerned, frustrated, angry, bewildered, upset and bothered by what was a pattern of the original pdoc not returning calls (she had also failed to return calls in the past, then got *better* but then became non-responsive again).
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> This business of needing to talk to her on the phone but not getting a response only adds to my already bad anxiety.
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> What do you folks think of this - have you experienced this kind of problem with your pdoc? Is it reason enough to switch docs?
This doctor is a disgrace. At the very least, her nurse could return the call for her! If you called a home phone, and she did not return the call, she only is in the business for the money, and could give a rats ass less about her patients, outside of the fact that she is milking their insurance companies for all they are worth! I think you need to definitely find a sharper, more concerned doctor. Good luck.Frankie.
Posted by JohnX2 on March 13, 2002, at 23:02:02
In reply to Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc?, posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 20:28:58
I think it would be ill advised to maintain a relationship with this pdoc.-John
> Several of those who've been kindly following my saga of switching pdocs and possibly switching all my meds asked why I switched docs to begin with (note: I've since decided to go back to the original pdoc and try tweaking the meds she's got me on) ...
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> Well, a problem arose with the original pdoc, namely that she was NOT returning my calls, especially ones that were URGENT (I was "in crisis" a phrase she uses).
>
> During one really bad period, I and a family member tried REPEATEDLY to over the course of six days leaving messages and getting NO RETURN PHONE CALL. During another bad time (I was having a very bad reaction to what proved to be too high a dose of Zyprexa) several urgent phone calls for guidance went UNRETURNED.
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> We decided perhaps it was time to try another pdoc who might be more responsive after we became concerned, frustrated, angry, bewildered, upset and bothered by what was a pattern of the original pdoc not returning calls (she had also failed to return calls in the past, then got *better* but then became non-responsive again).
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> This business of needing to talk to her on the phone but not getting a response only adds to my already bad anxiety.
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> What do you folks think of this - have you experienced this kind of problem with your pdoc? Is it reason enough to switch docs?
Posted by Sue Doe Nym on March 13, 2002, at 23:20:28
In reply to Re: Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc? » Janelle, posted by JohnX2 on March 13, 2002, at 23:02:02
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> I think it would be ill advised to maintain a relationship with this pdoc.
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> -John
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>Ditto
Sue Doe Nym
Posted by trouble on March 13, 2002, at 23:20:42
In reply to Re: Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc? » Janelle, posted by JohnX2 on March 13, 2002, at 23:02:02
Agreed, this doctor is shirking her responsibilities and adding to anxiety she should be reducing. But it's uncommon behavior, and one bad apple doesn't spoil the whole bunch. Keep looking.
trouble
Posted by JohnX2 on March 13, 2002, at 23:32:55
In reply to Re: Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc? » Janelle, posted by JohnX2 on March 13, 2002, at 23:02:02
I think it would have been ill advised to reestablish a relationship with this pdoc after terminating a relationship with this pdoc, if this was the case.-John
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> I think it would be ill advised to maintain a relationship with this pdoc.
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> -John
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> > Several of those who've been kindly following my saga of switching pdocs and possibly switching all my meds asked why I switched docs to begin with (note: I've since decided to go back to the original pdoc and try tweaking the meds she's got me on) ...
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> > Well, a problem arose with the original pdoc, namely that she was NOT returning my calls, especially ones that were URGENT (I was "in crisis" a phrase she uses).
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> > During one really bad period, I and a family member tried REPEATEDLY to over the course of six days leaving messages and getting NO RETURN PHONE CALL. During another bad time (I was having a very bad reaction to what proved to be too high a dose of Zyprexa) several urgent phone calls for guidance went UNRETURNED.
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> > We decided perhaps it was time to try another pdoc who might be more responsive after we became concerned, frustrated, angry, bewildered, upset and bothered by what was a pattern of the original pdoc not returning calls (she had also failed to return calls in the past, then got *better* but then became non-responsive again).
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> > This business of needing to talk to her on the phone but not getting a response only adds to my already bad anxiety.
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> > What do you folks think of this - have you experienced this kind of problem with your pdoc? Is it reason enough to switch docs?
Posted by Spongemomsquarepants on March 14, 2002, at 13:15:12
In reply to Re: Ill advised to keep pdoc » JohnX2, posted by Sue Doe Nym on March 13, 2002, at 23:20:28
Hi,
I am switching Pdocs. I have seen mine once. I was recently released from the hospital due to a horrible reaction I had from the med he prescribed me. He hasn't returned my call after 3 days. This was my first pdoc. So far, I am unimpressed!
I would switch if I were you too!
Good luck!
Posted by LiLi80 on March 14, 2002, at 19:02:37
In reply to Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc?, posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 20:28:58
My pdoc does that now too, he doesnt have a pager that is for his patients either which is why he never calls back, there is no secretary, and he has THREE diffferent offices. I told him once that if he was the only person i saw that i would have been dead along time ago. I see him tomorrow and i am going to tell him off. He should get back to me within hours and a day. I never get refills on time, so i go without meds because of his lazy ass. The problem is that these pdocs are stretched over too many patients and hospitals.
Posted by ST on March 16, 2002, at 1:21:23
In reply to Anyone have this prob w/ pdoc?, posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 20:28:58
Oh my god!!! That's horrible. What kind of care are you getting? Is this through an HMO or something?
I have always had pdocs at a major hospital here in LA. It's a sliding scale program - at the time I started, I needed the monetary break. But now, I stick with them because they really are good. They are residents, but they are extremely thorough and responsive. How are you finding these pdocs? There is absolutely NO excuse for you waiting 6 days to hear from your doc. The most I've ever waited was about half a day.
ST
> Several of those who've been kindly following my saga of switching pdocs and possibly switching all my meds asked why I switched docs to begin with (note: I've since decided to go back to the original pdoc and try tweaking the meds she's got me on) ...
>
> Well, a problem arose with the original pdoc, namely that she was NOT returning my calls, especially ones that were URGENT (I was "in crisis" a phrase she uses).
>
> During one really bad period, I and a family member tried REPEATEDLY to over the course of six days leaving messages and getting NO RETURN PHONE CALL. During another bad time (I was having a very bad reaction to what proved to be too high a dose of Zyprexa) several urgent phone calls for guidance went UNRETURNED.
>
> We decided perhaps it was time to try another pdoc who might be more responsive after we became concerned, frustrated, angry, bewildered, upset and bothered by what was a pattern of the original pdoc not returning calls (she had also failed to return calls in the past, then got *better* but then became non-responsive again).
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> This business of needing to talk to her on the phone but not getting a response only adds to my already bad anxiety.
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> What do you folks think of this - have you experienced this kind of problem with your pdoc? Is it reason enough to switch docs?
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