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Posted by floatingbridge on February 2, 2010, at 11:45:22
a doctor to reply to one E-mail after a consult?
Even if to say I am not able to offer any further clarification....
He did give me his card.
How does the world work?
Posted by janejane on February 2, 2010, at 13:19:18
In reply to is it too much to ask, posted by floatingbridge on February 2, 2010, at 11:45:22
No, it's not too much to ask at all. I wonder if he'd respond to an email from that came directly from your doc. What do you think? Maybe you could call and leave a message?
(((fb))) Sorry it sounds like a very frustrating situation.
Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2010, at 13:22:36
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask » floatingbridge, posted by janejane on February 2, 2010, at 13:19:18
Personally I'm pretty fed up with the medical community I remember when the docs cared and respected you and called you back themselves. No an e-mail is not too much to ask for. Now that is in my opinion. I'm sorry FB I hope he's replied by now. Love Phillipa
Posted by Willful on February 2, 2010, at 16:37:32
In reply to is it too much to ask, posted by floatingbridge on February 2, 2010, at 11:45:22
Have you tried calling him? My doctor often doesn't even call back after phone calls-- I don't know if she gets buried in an onslaught of things she's supposed to do or what.
But emails can be more work-- if you don't usually do them--whereas many docs are used to phone calls. Or you could call his office and ask what the best way is to get some long-distance follow-up after the appointment?
If that doesn't work, maybe your pdoc can try.
But absolutely you should be able to ask more questions and get more information. I'm sure he would agree.
It is incredibly frustrating when they don't respond-- but I guess these days doctors are so busy, they often neglect things they would be happy to do-- and would acknowledge is part of their job.
Good luck
Willful
Posted by inanimate peanut on February 2, 2010, at 22:56:03
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask, posted by Willful on February 2, 2010, at 16:37:32
You at least got a card-- I didn't even get a card. I'm starting to feel like I went on a bad date-- no card, just a "don't call us, we won't call you" end of the relationship. My doc hasn't even gotten the report yet. But, I do agree that a call from your doc to that doc may be the way to go to get some action.
Posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 0:24:59
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask, posted by inanimate peanut on February 2, 2010, at 22:56:03
Yeah, I know. I was 'handled' or as a friend said with disappointment, he just stuck to the formula approach, the well-oiled, familiar psych visit.
I can hear that Peggy Lee song....
Willful had some good advice, I think. I'll try calling.
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>You at least got a card-- I didn't even get a card. I'm starting to feel like I went on a bad date-- no card, just a "don't call us, we won't call you" end of the relationship. My doc hasn't even gotten the report yet. But, I do agree that a call from your doc to that doc may be the way to go to get some action.
Posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 0:27:58
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask, posted by Willful on February 2, 2010, at 16:37:32
Thanks, Willful. Your post is very helpful and reasonable. Empowering, too :-)
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> Have you tried calling him? My doctor often doesn't even call back after phone calls-- I don't know if she gets buried in an onslaught of things she's supposed to do or what.
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> But emails can be more work-- if you don't usually do them--whereas many docs are used to phone calls. Or you could call his office and ask what the best way is to get some long-distance follow-up after the appointment?
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> If that doesn't work, maybe your pdoc can try.
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> But absolutely you should be able to ask more questions and get more information. I'm sure he would agree.
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> It is incredibly frustrating when they don't respond-- but I guess these days doctors are so busy, they often neglect things they would be happy to do-- and would acknowledge is part of their job.
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> Good luck
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> Willful
Posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 14:18:12
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask, posted by inanimate peanut on February 2, 2010, at 22:56:03
My doc today suggested I write a letter expressing, among other things, my disappointment w/ the consult.
He said, depending on the report he receives, he might write his own.
In the meantime, I'm taking Willful's advice and calling.
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How's the mirapex?
Posted by inanimate peanut on February 3, 2010, at 15:29:02
In reply to no treatment summary sent, either. » inanimate peanut, posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 14:18:12
I think that's a good idea. As for the Mirapex, nothing yet. I thought a couple days ago I had a hint of feeling better and I was really excited, but no-- still feeling the same yesterday and today. I know it's still early, but I'm just losing hope.
Posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2010, at 20:02:59
In reply to Re: no treatment summary sent, either., posted by inanimate peanut on February 3, 2010, at 15:29:02
After all that anticipation being sarcastic I wonder which will come first your bill or the summary to the docs of both of you guys. And if the docs sent you for consults must have been good reasons right so must be frustrating for them also not to have feedback. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:06:32
In reply to Re: no treatment summary sent, either., posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2010, at 20:02:59
Posted by emilyp on February 9, 2010, at 10:51:50
In reply to is it too much to ask, posted by floatingbridge on February 2, 2010, at 11:45:22
Many doctors will not use mail to respond to patients. Some believe there could be additional liability and some do not want to get in the habit of using e-mail. I would not count on a reply. You would be better off if you called him
Posted by Gabbette on February 10, 2010, at 21:59:32
In reply to is it too much to ask, posted by floatingbridge on February 2, 2010, at 11:45:22
No it is not too much to ask.
The busiest psychiatrist I know and the only good one I've had the blessing to encounter would answer email queries even after I'd moved and was no longer his patient.
He's the head psychopharmacologist of three hospitals, and has his own practice. If anyone has a right to not answer emails its' him. I wrote to him three months ago, I got a response, a thoughtful response within 30 minutes. I kid you not. And no there was nothing inappropriate about our relationship it was patient/Dr and nothing else. I wasn't special to him.As for how the world works.. i don't know.
I'm thinking the point of treatment gets lost somewhere with many Doctors and Psychiatrists.
If their initiative was to help people feel better that is.I'm having my own situation right now. Frustrated beyond belief.
Resenting a system that I'd love to wash my hands of- but unfortunately am dependent on.
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2010, at 20:00:42
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask » floatingbridge, posted by Gabbette on February 10, 2010, at 21:59:32
I'm truly sorry. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on February 11, 2010, at 21:37:47
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask » floatingbridge, posted by Gabbette on February 10, 2010, at 21:59:32
Gabbette, thanks for your response. I'm sorry you're having a frustrating time right now and glad you have the experience of proper treatment etiquette as a gauge. Courage to you.
I finally read my treatment report, (my own pdoc is wonderful and incredibly responsive), and was pleased with the thoroughness of the 'unresponsive' doctor.
I did call (as EmilyP suggested) prior to receiving the report. No response. After reading the report, I e-mailed again and both thanked the consulting doctor for the quality of his report, and to also share my experience as a patient of a psych consult being unable to elicit any response. I suggested that even letting me know he did not field questions through e-mail or phone call would have preferable to complete silence. (And he did hand me his card during the interview, so....)
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Posted by floatingbridge on February 11, 2010, at 21:38:43
In reply to Re: is it too much to ask » floatingbridge, posted by emilyp on February 9, 2010, at 10:51:50
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