Posted by Phil on February 13, 2004, at 14:48:18
In reply to Frustrated with the medical system « Gisele, posted by Dr. Bob on February 13, 2004, at 8:54:43
If you haven't tried ACOA meeting, I can just about give you my word they will help. I've decided to go back.
I would also see a nutritionist and maybe talk to someone who may be able to offer alternative therapies for some of your illnesses.
I'm very concerned about the medical system. With the current deficit, and drug companies stuffing cash in legislators pockets at ever increasing rates, I am truly afraid healthcare will soon be only for the rich. I've pitched fits over it on these boards and then my insurance was sliced and diced more.
I'm afraid esp. for us mental health consumers.
I love it when a shrink tells me to get out of the house more. I tell them I'm broke from making them rich. They say my problem isn't money. I tell them when I have no money for gas or food, they don't get it. If I was pulling down $100.00 for 30 minutes of advice I could reap from a peanuts cartoon and learning a bit of Latin and had tons of money, it wouldn't be about the money either. It's only about the money when you ain't got it.
I recently told my doc I needed to see a doctor in my network to save money. Did she offer any kind of arrangement for payment? No. More samples..no. Sorry to see you go after 4 years...no.
She's a bit cold so a recent appt I was talking about very painful stuff and I saw tears in her eyes. I had to call her and ask about it. She burst out laughing and said she had allergies. I felt like a fool but I know who the fool is and it ain't me.
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