It's hard finding the best people in any field but sometimes seems harder in medicine because insurance might preclude affordable choice and network stuff and annoying things like that. But there are great doctors still practicing who listen and pat attention. I recently switched to a larger medical system and got a new, experienced, thoughtful PCP with 30 years in practice. We discussed something and, to my surprise, he messaged me through the medical portal, of something additional that occurred to him later that. I've sent 3 firemds to him who are equally impressed with his attentative-ness. I'm confident that you're persistent enough, though justifiably tired of the effort it takes, to find a doctor who works for you.

Wow! You nailed my thoughts. As a retired RN, I’m totally disgusted with healthcare today. Most providers are so concerned with following “protocol” that they ignore the patient. It’s exhausting to find someone who cares enough to listen. In my 38 year career I saw many changes and now that my husband and I are in our 70s we need a good provider but don’t know where to turn. The “system” has corrupted our healthcare with their “protocols.”