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Re: **1st Trip to endocrinologist**(cranky venting...sorry)

From: Cassandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:31:36 -0600 (CST)

My second visit was my benefit of the doubt visit for this endo. I came prepared to ask him what the plan was, but I was so rushed I didn't have a chance to! ;-(

I think I'm going back to my gp. She is very pcos savvy and takes time with me. She always met with me and then called the endo to ask questions, so I asked if I should just go to the endo and she said to give it a try. I just don't feel like waiting another 3 months to see if I get rushed out of the office again.

This last time I went to the endo with a list of questions and had to try to ask them as he was running out the door. I'm sure he is overbooked, so the best thing for me, him, and his other patients is for me to move along to someone else.

I also don't think it's too much to expect the doctor to explain what he's planning for you. My gp presented options, made suggestions, and planned things with me. The endo just asked how I was doing and had blood drawn and he seemed most concerned with my facial hair, which I don't even care about, so he didn't even take the time to ask if I cared or bothered to tell me why it's so important to monitor my testosterone.

OKay, breathe, breathe....

Yes, I think it's time for me to move to a different doctor! ;-) 

--
Cassandra


At Wed, 28 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Cassandra,
>
>I can empathize, however, your Endo may not be aware that you felt rushed.
>Sometimes doctors are scheduled so tightly that they reduce you to a nuts
>and bolts treatment, not really sharing the process with you.  It seems a
>real shame to have to change doctors, especially since this one is PCOS
>savvy.  It really depends on you and your personality but, before you
>totally give up on him, I would try again and make sure when you book the
>appointment with the reservationist to say "Since I really felt rushed in
>and out before, when should I book an appointment so I have a little time
>to discuss my treatment plan?"  THEN at your appointment make sure you say
>something to your doctor along the lines of: " I have some questions I
>wanted to ask last time, but I felt a little rushed.  I'd like to talk to
>you about..."  And make sure you have a list of questions to ask. You have
>to lead this discussion: Don't expect this doctor to initiate detailed
>discussions about your partnership in health etc... This may be a very good
>doctor with a poor bedside manner, but of course, you are the consumer and
>you can choose to take your business elsewhere.
>
>Selena



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