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How do You Deal with Dangerous Doctor, Abusive Provider? Tips?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (108)Comment receiving replies
Hi, everyone, I think we’re focusing too much on what’s wrong in healthcare instead of what’s good. We’ll get ourselves “down in the dumps” if we focus on the negative too much.
So, what are some ways we can make a doctor visit more positive? What are some good examples of what has worked for you?
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I was having cognitive problems post-COVID approx 18 months ago. I had to do the following in order to have a meaningful appt. It may be something someone else may need to do at some point.
I wrote down a list of symptoms+ problems. I just handed it to the Dr when he came into the room. He looked it over and he decided what to follow up with. It was the only thing I could do, but it worked best for the condition I was in. I was sleeping 12-18 hrs at a time, unsedated, w just water + BR awakenings most of the week at the time. My memory was unreliable+ almost absent. I put the notepad at bedside. I wrote down my problems in one or two words. The list was only one page w poor handwriting but this was my only "voice" at that time of my appt.
The Dr. decided what was important. Sometimes you have to let the Dr. make the priorities. Sometimes you need to do that yourself.
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Thanks Becky. Right idea.
I think being on time is critical. And being organized in your mind as to what you want the Dr to address so you can get you the point faster. Time is such a premium now. It's also good to have a list of what has improved or resolved since your last visit to update the Provider. I think that sets a good starting note.