@gingerw, My goodness, you have really had the turnover in docs over a pretty short period. I now request appt.'s with the doc and not their PA's. I don't see any that frequently ... my pcp usually just once/yr... and others 6 mos...or at least until Covid breakout. I always tell the scheduler that with my multiple health issues, I really need my appt to be with the doc. Only once since starting that did a PA get substituted.

My CKD labs are done at a diff. facility from the nephrologist and I am so glad that I requested a copy while signing in for the appt. However, the doc took my copy and went over it with me instead of reviewing the results on her screen. Next time, I think I'll do labs, like you, 2 weeks ahead. Can pick up a copy from doc's office and then make a second copy for the doc at appt. The whole idea was for me to have something to look at as she covered the information. Had asked if I could get the lab results from the lab but was told that it would be much faster for me to get them from doc's office. Said it could take up to 4 weeks to post online

I second what you wrote @tracilynn418. It made wonderful difference for me when I finally got up the nerve to change cardiologists. The new one is not as personable but is much better at sharing information and answering questions.