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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Jan 21 7:27pm | Replies (20)
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I had to journal about this to figure out why I had a meltdown about recent doctoring experience. I think it hits a nerve bringing back many others. My health kind of hit a wall starting in the fall of 2020. Third heart attack, CABGx3. May of this year surgery to remove hardware in my spine due to osteomyelitis. It’s taken 7 months for wound to heal. Now testing for stomach issues. Guess this is aging and my journey. Does it take any more time for any medical person to treat the patient with some respect and empathy? That in itself can ease stress with whatever the patient is dealing with.
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Major life altering crisis like the ones you have undergone should elicit some empathy. It is a shame. You know what? If the doctor disrespects you, has no empathy, I would look for another. I used to be of the mind, stick to one doctor. When I did that he failed me miserably. I had him for over 10 years. It was very hard to change but I did. It took me two before I found one exceptional who is very good WITH a bedside manner AND humor! It’s out there! I just had to have the courage to take action and change. When we have faith and trust in our health care providers, it makes a world of difference. Taking the power back emboldens. In the meantime having humanity and humility would improve things. Feel better.