@trishana, Yes,unfortunately I'm also hearing of more doctors leaving the profession as well due to increasing rules and regulations. It is troubling that as more and more n.p.'s and p.a.'s are becoming the norm, it becomes harder to see the physician specialist.

Was happily surprised to finally receive a call back from my pcp's nurse yesterday. She said they'd had tech. difficulties with their patient portal and agreed to put a copy of my lab report in the mail. When asked about the status of the endocrinologist referral, she said that although the doc had noted the referral request, it had not been sent to the referral group. After asking me the "reason" from doc for referral and checking with my ins., she reported that ins. would cover and that I might expect a referral in the "next week or two".

Over the yrs, we've established a great relationship and I asked if she and the other phone nurse had received the Moderna vaccs. I was very surprised and disappointed to hear that both had decided to "wait awhile". While I see reports that docs are readily taking the vaccs and are encouraging everyone, when eligible, to get theirs, I am also hearing that many nurses and other health professionals are not. I just cannot fathom this. I appreciate your response, Trishana.