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Worried about keeping an upcoming CKD lab and nephrologist appointment
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jul 25, 2020 | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
@kamama94 @fiesty76 Good-for-you-and-your-situation doctors are gems in a desert of the medical field. It's not one-size-fits-all, and shouldn't be. Finding the right combination can be frustrating. I like my nephrologist now, but a couple in the past weren't worth salt. Ya gotta advocate for yourself!
Also, I just got my lab results from Quest, that were done on 7/16, in an email. Haven't heard from Dr, yet.
Ginger
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@gingerw, I do agree and most of my docs are true gems! Think I have a distorted sense of loyalty that makes it more difficult for me than some to change docs but one of the many benefits gained from the Connect forums is learning to better advocate for myself...if we would do it for another, surely we can do it for ourselves as well, right?
Are you feeling good about your new lab results? Will you receive a written report from your doc or need an in-person appt to discuss labs?
My annual labs always ff my doc visit and she sends a snail mail report eventually. However, now there is a patient portal and since I've learned how to better decipher the lab results, I can get a faster reading and look for any med changes she may indicate in her letter.