Were they physicians?
Posted By: big diff on 2009-02-19
In Reply to: Whatever - Happy MT Robin
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Need some help in choosing between 2 physicians
I had been to a neurologist who also does acupuncture and has pain clinic, have seen about 4 times. Just not really satisfied with his bedside manner, which is none, and do not want to stay with him. I last week was referred to another neurologist by my nephrologist and I really, really felt this physician was not only caring but did a good examination and I felt really good about seeing him. Ok, here is what I need. I want to stay with neurologist #1 as I have some pain issues going on that I want to try out the acupuncture with but I really want to have the 2nd physician for any neurologic concerns. Due to see #1 this next week for my first acupuncture. I need to write a note that says I will not use him as neurologist, only for the acupuncture treatments because if not, I cannot go back to #2. Any thoughts on what my note should say? Really appreciate the input.
Need some help in choosing between 2 physicians.
What I would do is keep neurologist #2 and ask him or her to refer you to a pain specialist and acupuncture. I transcribe for 3 neurologists, and if the patient wants to have accupuncture or needs a pain specialist, the neurologists refer the patients to someone else who is not a neurologist. I would not go back to neurologist #1.
I wish all physicians would explain to patients..
that although they are prescribing a medication which is primarily prescribed for XYZ, that is has also been found helpful in treating ABC. A friend of mine who had recent rotator cuff surgery was given a new script by his pain clinic physician for a chief complaint of increased pain. My friend looked up the medication on the internet, only to find that it was prescribed for depression. He was under the impression he was given a pain medication prescription. Needless to say, he expressed his displeasure to the physician regarding this and as a result, has lost trust in him and has left his practice.
IMO a current PDR (Physicians Desk Reference), which runs about $200.00 (sm)
but WELL worth the expense.
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