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Re: Do u trust your Pdoc?

Posted by Racer on November 27, 2007, at 13:19:42

In reply to Re: Do u trust your Pdoc? » seldomseen, posted by star008 on November 26, 2007, at 23:57:58

> He prescribed more drugs.. yahhhhhooo.. why do i know they won't work beoifre I even try them..
>
> hugs
> star

Hm... Sounds like a self-fulfilling prophecy to me...

I currently have a pdoc I mostly trust. I like that he was very, very happy when my therapist contacted him to discuss what was going on with me. I really like that they'll work together, and that he sends reports to her and to my GP after every visit. Do I trust him? More than I have trusted any other pdoc -- and more than I have trusted most doctors of any stripe.

So, why am I telling you that? Just so's you can envy me...

No, actually I'm telling you that so that I can tell you this: having a pdoc I -- mostly -- trust has made a huge difference for me with medications. It's facile to say that the medications are what makes a difference, because the relationship with the doctor prescribing them has an impact as well. It's not that a drug works when one doctor prescribes it, but not when it's prescribed by another -- it's more complex than that. My last pdoc was very dismissive, and somewhat manipulative, and as a result I didn't have much tolerance for side effects. With this one, I know that he will discuss side effects and ways to mitigate them -- and the most important thing: I trust him to have enough respect for me as a human being to recognize that they are serious for me. Knowing that makes it much easier for me to tolerate some side effects -- at least in the short term. (I've got one right now that may turn out to be a deal-killer, but that's another story.)

Believe me, I know how difficult it is to find a pdoc who clicks. Believe me -- I also know how bad it is when a pdoc does not click. If your current pdoc isn't working out for you, you may find very great satisfaction in firing him... I know I felt great firing a pdoc or two... It's a very liberating experience. Advice on this: find a new one first, unless you're in an area with lots of good ones.

As for the hospital thing, congratulations on finding the courage to address it directly. If I'd done something like that, I'd still be shaking. Very brave of you, and I'm very, very glad he responded as he did. It sounds as though there might be a relationship to be built there.

Good luck, with the pdoc, with the drugs, and with everything else.


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