You can barely talk to doctors anymore

[Bornstarch]

They try to get you in and out as fast as possible.

I've seen so many doctors. Most of them aren't even doctors, but nurse practitioners or PAs. I just saw one this morning and I was in, talked to her for like 30 seconds, then I was on my way home. I got 2 new prescriptions she told me to try. They try to get you in and out as fast as possible. I got a million questions about my bloodwork results, MRI, etc.. but they're having none of it. I'm left to do my own research online.

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

What health issues do you have? I'm not up to date with what's going on sorry.

 

[bandicoot]

It takes a long time to find a doctor that will actually sit and listen to you, but they're out there.

 

[Meatspin]

Dude that’s pretty shit. Sorry to hear that.

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

Are you in a highly populated city?

 

[TribalDrumz]

Really hard to find ones that genuinely care about your situation. Most will hear what you have to say and look it up on their computer . Write the garbage rx or referrals with another ticket lined up

 

[nonoob]

Sure, just take both, than either one they choose can be blamed for any new (with possible permanent) side effects that never helped what you went there to get help with.

 

[SKYNET]

*timestamped*

 

[arathans]

the last time i went to a doctor, it turned out to be a 20'something year old who sat there goggling my symptoms and charged me $90 for the privilege of watching her scratch her head.

 

[Romulas]

I'm left to do my own research online.

You're better off doing that anyway.. Then running what you find by the NP, PA or Dr if you don't feel confident with their prognosis during your appointment.

Aside from writing prescriptions, most of medical professionals have limited capability.

I've had some really negative experiences when I was younger like being misdiagnosed herpes and then unessarily being prescribed Vioxx which killed 60k ppl (google it).

 

[Midnighter]

Blame hospital boards/admins. Most doctors want to actually help, but are basically forced to get people in and out as fast as possible.

 

[boingyman]

Sadly that is the nature of healthcare because in order for them to make money they need them cranking out patients left and right. You see this a lot especially in primary care. Their appointments are often just 15 minutes each which including prepping and charting on the patient. A provider could easily have a 25+ patient caseload in clinic for an 8-hour day. It doesn’t help when a patient comes in late or have more issues that require escalation of care. Some specialists often spend more time with you because of a much smaller daily caseload although even some specialists have packed clinic schedules.

 

[Cherry Brigand]

They try to get you in and out as fast as possible.

I've seen so many doctors. Most of them aren't even doctors, but nurse practitioners or PAs. I just saw one this morning and I was in, talked to her for like 30 seconds, then I was on my way home. I got 2 new prescriptions she told me to try. They try to get you in and out as fast as possible. I got a million questions about my bloodwork results, MRI, etc.. but they're having none of it. I'm left to do my own research online.

You need to advocate for yourself.

 

[RoastBeast]

the last time i went to a doctor, it turned out to be a 20'something year old who sat there goggling my symptoms and charged me $90 for the privilege of watching her scratch her head.

Still wood though, right?

 

[jx820]

Are you in a highly populated city?

This can make a huge difference. I live in the NYC metro area and we're flush with great doctors. Quality of care in an urban area or densely populated suburb is generally much better than going to some backwater horse doctor.

 

[Beechwood]

That was my complain in the past. For a time I was seeing one doctor after another for a stomach condition. Too many of them wanted me out of the office as soon as possible it seemed. Conveyor belt medicine I used to joke. With that said a few would talk with me, give me more information on what they can and can not do for me. I always appreciated that. It didn't take me long to realize though that the doctors didn't have answers for my condition. I fell through the medical cracks as the saying goes. Trying to convince family of that wasn't easy. Movies, TV shows, the news tends to give the impression that everyone gets cured that goes to a hospital. it was maddening there for awhile.

 

[NoGoodNamesLeft]

sory about he aids bro
maybe try anantyroipoth??

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

Have you tried a Vet's office? Maybe you just need de-worming.

 

[Sobek]

Yeah its definitely the days of taking an interest in your own health.

Dr Ken Berry has a book and/or pdf for sale titled 'common sense labs' or similar on understanding basic blood tests etc. It's a good place to start.
He has free vids on the subject too

 

[syct23]

You're better off doing that anyway.. Then running what you find by the NP, PA or Dr if you don't feel confident with their prognosis during your appointment.

Aside from writing prescriptions, most of medical professionals have limited capability.

I've had some really negative experiences when I was younger like being misdiagnosed herpes and then unessarily being prescribed Vioxx which killed 60k ppl (google it).

That sucks,
Did you have to call the person back right away who you figured gave you herpes? What did he say?