I agree there are problems. I have a long time primary in a medical group setting. Recently was having serious abdominal pain but not enough to go to the ER. My doctor was not in so I saw a PA who works with him She examined me with my clothes on including taking BP over my sweater. I asked what the reading was, she replied “ok”. My chart says I take meds for high BP. Then she examined my abdomen ( I was fully clothed). She said probably a strained muscle or possible hernia. Sent me for ct. Results showed no strained muscle or hernia, a bit of fatty liver ( which I knew about), all other organs fine. BUT possible tics in the sigmoid and a questionable focal mass in that area. I had a normal colonoscopy 6 months ago. Now I have to see the gastroenterologist for follow up. I feel the PA should have thought my pain might have been gastroenteritis at my exam. So now on pins & needles until I see the GI doc. He’s good but on vacation. I’d like to go on a vacation too!

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