WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Re: unrealistic dr. expectations ?

Re: unrealistic dr. expectations ?

From: Larry Glazerman, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Jun 1997 20:30:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 24 Jun 1997, SD wrote: >
>I have been seeing my ob-gyn now for a year and a half. A year ago I
>clearly made a "pre-conceiving" visit to make sure all was ok, let her
>know we were now trying, etc. Ten months later I was back in with
>irregular cycles. She drew a thyroid test and a pregnancy test. I had
>to call to get the results one week later (which were negative) and then
>make another appointment two months later because things were still
>irregular. This time, she drew prolactin, FSH levels, etc. She had to
>ask again "now are you off the pill because you are trying to conceive
>?" It is now one week later, I have heard nothing from the Dr.'s office
>re: the lab results, a possible plan of action, referral or anything.
>The last thing I want to be is a Dr. S/hopper, but I feel like it is a
>minimal expectation to be called promptly with results (within three to
>four days) and followed up on complaints. Am I expecting too much too
>soon ? I don't feel like I should have to be on the aggressor side...
>always seeking results, etc., but will if I need to.
>
>Thanks for your opinion !
>
>--
>SD
>

Dear SD:

I don't think your exctations are unreasonable. Have you discussed your concerns with your physicians. I must admit, we are human, and sometimes get behind in paperwork and returning calls. It is really true that the squeaky wheel gets the oil (or grease, whatever). Let her know how you feel, and if you still don't get satisfaction, maybe you do need to be a doctor shopper

-- Thank you for visiting the Obgyn.net women's health forum!

Larry R. Glazerman, MD Valley Ob-Gyn Associates Allentown, PA

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