WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2008: Re: GENERAL: physical exam.== what all is involved.

Re: GENERAL: physical exam.== what all is involved.

From: D (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu May 15 21:49:00 2008

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At Fri, 9 May 2008, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Your email actually highlights the issue. Different types of providers
>do different types of physicals, deepending. I know some OBs/GYNs and
>or Family Practice drs who don't do breast exams, and do a cursory exam.
>Others do a complete exam, including a breast exam, pap and pelvic. An
>internist might do a complete exam. And, if you have a specific issue,
>then that will be examined more thoroughly (such as strength of hands,
>etc),and your urologist exam. And, different provider will do different
>levels of labs, depending. With the costs of medicine now, providers
>are being cautious with doing every test in the book vs just doing the
>exact test that is needed to determine what is happening.
>
>So, I suppose it depends upon what kind of a provider you are seeking.
>>From what you are saying, though, you have probably over the years had
>some pretty thorough exams. Hope this helps.
>
>At Fri, 9 May 2008, D wrote:
>>
>>on my questionair for my new doctor, He asks have I ever had a
>>"complete physical"? Do you know what that means. I've had alot of
>>tests from multiple doctors. I had a pre surgery physical,(reflexes,
>>strength in hands, feet ect), I had paps done, Did not have a breast
>>exam. blood work was done prior to surgery & I had an ekg. urologist
>>did urodynamic testing,

I wish I could say all those tests happened over several years but All thoes tests happened in the last 8 months. & an error in a reading of my pre-surgical ekg, has lead me to have to have a stress test & a $900. Bill due to the hospital, just because someone read the ekg wrong & my obgyn/surgeon said I can't touch you until you have this stress test.

It's been a very rough 8 months Diane >>
>>so is my answer yes?
>>
>>Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, I'm kind of embarrased to ask
>>this. I really don't know.
>>
>>Thanks
>>D
>
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