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Why am I read the results of my blood test when I can read it myself?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 7, 2024 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I have surprised 2 doctors, my PCP and my oncologist, by bringing charts over time of selective results. For my WBC and lymphocytes, trend lines are included. My PCP saw the chart and even had that one scanned into my file. My oncologist did not go that far but she did look, not just glance, at it.
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@normahorn I have lab draws from three different sources. My oncology center every month. And for my dialysis, it is either the dialysis clinic or at Quest labs. I maintain a handwritten spreadsheet over the values, noting date and where labs were pulled. It is clear to see the trends this way. Yes, it takes work, but being able to see things, compare, and discuss is important to me and the rest of my team! They do not share records management systems.
@pmm Patty, anything we can do to advocate for ourselves and garner the best care for our particular situation, is a positive. I have found that my medical team values the patient insight.
Ginger