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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 20, 2023 | Replies (166)Comment receiving replies
Yes you are correct. I do not know why the doctors do not even try to educate their patients. When I present the written report they do not copy it and do not address it to the patient. Perhaps they think that an 84 year old will not live much longer anyway. I do see that it appears to be they are worn out with extra work with the people moving here to Florida and there is a need for more doctors. The waiting rooms are filled to capacity and the health workers seem harried and tired. Perhaps I am wrong but there appears to be an attitude and who am I?. I am dismissed and must leave with no answers and no referrals. I am trying to do this by myself. I do not want to complain but here we are and I am very sorry for all of this.
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I’m sorry that you also get this reception at a doctor’s office.
I think you are correct in that the doctors are overwhelmed. It seems to be easy to dismiss an old person. I’m “elderly “ but my brain is 35.
I often go in with a list- so I don’t forget- and I want answers before I leave. If there is not enough time they can make another appointment for you.
You need to go to Shands. Could there be any volunteer organizations that could offer transport? Or churches or Senior Centers?
Regarding your regular doctors, they need us with Medicare. If necessary, I would talk to Medicare about any doctor who doesn’t have time to discuss serious issues.