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At 74yo I need a dr who will listen to me

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@dianekbrown

I'll b 71 y/o in several days and a woman. First of all, almost all my Dr's are women. They're more apt to listen to you and not to treat you like a hypochondriac. I went w one of those concierge services. It's expensive buy MDVIP agreed to 150$ a month. She spends 45 -60 min with me. Answers all my questions, coordinates my care with specialists so that I can get into that office sooner than later. She's great!!! Good luck to you, honey!

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I completely understand your concerns. Specislists have limited time and AI has become part of a new normal. I was in a direct primary care practice. I liked it. I had a good NP but she was forced out due to cost cutting measures. I do my own research and typically come in with ideas for a treatment plan and questions to ask. As hard as it may be addressing one issue at a time works. Also just taking time to find a provider that will work in your situation. Reading reviews of providers help too.