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You hit the nail on the head, Thank you. I live alone in my house. (A long story.) The doctors have given up and seem to have such a load on their shoulders that they do not want to reveal their emotions. They seem to be so emotionless and uncaring or just a "Go Away" attitude. Or perhaps, when she leaves then I can do more for another patient. I am sure that I am not the only elderly patient to feel this way. Also THE BIGGEST FEELING THAT I HAVE IS: This younger generation of doctors do not have the empathy or the caring as was in the past. I am very positive on this. (Here is one example: Last month a doctor said to me "What makes you think you are different than any of the others?") When I help others whether animal, bird or human is when there is a glorious feeling within me and nothing else matters. Thank you for caring as I truly appreciate you. Love, Barbara. By the way the definition for the name Barbara means "Stranger from a forien land."
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Hello Barbara -
I'm sorry that your are having trouble finding the right care team for all of your complex conditions. And I am sorry at how our medical practice, along with so many other aspects of life, has become so specialized that it seems broken. Science is moving at such a fast pace, and all aspects of care have become so advanced, that the GP or Family Practice doctor couldn't begin to keep up with everything if they studied all day and never saw a patient! On top of that, medicine is such big business ( and such a huge part of our economy) that is often seems like accounts are making our care decisions instead of the doctor and patient.
I know a lot of younger doctors, and find them not lacking in caring or empathy, but under tremendous pressure to perform in our modern medical system. I think is sometimes comes across as cold or indifferent. On top of that, many are facing a huge load of student debt from the cost of their education.
I like your positive attitude in the face of all your ailments, and I don't blame you for succumbing to depression occasionally. Perhaps, as Lori suggests, it is time to seek out a palliative care physician, who is usually part of a group with nurses, social workers and others, to try to bear some of this load with you.
Wishing you a peaceful day todaay, Sue