Posted by Geegee on October 18, 2008, at 17:51:47
In reply to heaptitis: no matter what here im messin wit fire!, posted by jnew12 on October 18, 2008, at 14:57:13
> I just don't want to go mentioning things I don't have toI can understand not wanting to be stigmatized, however, both parties in a treatment relationship have responsibilities to each other to ensure that treatment is safe, effective, and appropriate. Your doctor is responsible for communicating treatment options to you including potential benefits and risks so that you can make an informed decision. In addition, he or she needs to coordinate your care with your other health care providers, as that care is all going in one place so to speak--you. As the patient side of a treating relationship, you are responsible for accurately communicating your history and current conditions, as well as all of the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking. In addition, a patient is responsible for informing all treating physicians about other physician treating relationships and plans, as what one doctor prescribes and plans for you can and often is affected by whatever else you are taking and what other conditions you have. It takes both sides of the treatment relationship upholding their responsibilities to the other for ethical adn appropriate treatment to occur.
I do not think you can expect positive outcomes without holding up your end of the bargain. If a doctor fails to hold up his or her responsibilities to you, even if you keep yours, wouldn't that be likely to affect the outcome negatively? It works both ways.
gg
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