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Medication reconciliation: Who do I talk with to review all my meds?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Feb 12, 2023 | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
I have been able to use community care for a few doctors; however they don’t communicate with doctors in the VA and my doctors under community care. When I asked for doctors to setup an appointment with all the doctors to get a single direction of care. That didn’t work the Neurologist said we don’t need that and he said he reviewed everything but he didn’t believe the other neurologist specialist and went his direction.
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If they can't accommodate your needs for a complete reconciliation within the acceptable time frame, you are entitled to a community option. Also, unless they can offer an option to help you reduce your many pain meds, you may be entitled to a community option other than Mayo. Your state or county has a Veterans Service organization to help you. If you don't have the necessary contact info, get in touch with your local VFW or Legion post to get the number. I get your frustration with the VA and the lack of continuity. If you are eligible for Medicare and live where there are good medical options, you may want to check into a Medicare Supplement or Advantage Plan during Open Season. We know a number of people who have done this so they can manage their own care.
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@gcranor I'd imagine if you had a setup for a 2nd opinion you'd only need to sign for a release of information to transfer your records. Your situation doesn't seem fair when they won't do what you are asking, but that's only my observation.