PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Doctor practices/spotting

Re: Doctor practices/spotting

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 May 2001 21:23:17 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Andrea: "Doctor practices/spotting"

In most cases, doctors can decide whom they will treat. If there are medical issues that one feels unable to manage, that is an acceptable reason not to keep a patient in the practice. Most obs will see a variety of pregnancy complicaitons. If your weight is excessive, that does make a higher risk. A perinatal doc might be recommended then. If docs won't see you, they should at least try to refer you to one who will.

At Mon, 14 May 2001, Andrea wrote: >
>I went to the Dr. today, and he said he would not take me as a patient
>because I am overweight. I also explained to him that have been
>spotting, and he does not seemed concerned. I am only 7 weeks pregnant.
>He said they a heartbeat could not be heard until 10 weeks, but I have
>heard differently. Can anyone tell me if it is legal for a Dr. to not
>take someone as patient due to being overweight. I have been having
>difficulty in finding a Dr. because I am overweight. It seems as
>though no one wants to mess with me. I am very concerned about the
>spotting.
>
>--
>Andrea
>

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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