So frustrating, I am so sorry your mom had to suffer. Since my 2016 cancer diagnosis, I have not trusted doctors, I was blessed with an intelligent and courageous oncologist in a clinical trial who has me cancer free with her non-pharm recommendations. Doctors follow guidelines and protocols , probably to avoid mal practice and sanction…
So frustrating, I am so sorry your mom had to suffer. Since my 2016 cancer diagnosis, I have not trusted doctors, I was blessed with an intelligent and courageous oncologist in a clinical trial who has me cancer free with her non-pharm recommendations. Doctors follow guidelines and protocols , probably to avoid mal practice and sanctions from state/medical associations who have political agendas.
I fought with one PCP who wanted to put me on statins, said I would be full blown heart disease in 2 years, that was 2017. Through srupid Obamacare I needed a referral to see my oncologist, this doc was a random, first one available who did not know my history or even listen to me. I told him I eat low carb per clinical trial I am in for 10 years, they have all my history, he ignored me and spouted the robotic: "get exercise and eat fruits & vegetables" I had just told him I walk dogs 4-6 hours a day, 7 days a week. Called me up to put me on statins-my BMI was normal, glucose normal low triglycerides, high HDL, but since they don't test with a complete lipid panel and he refused to research normal values for someone who doesn't shove massive carbs and processed crap into their body, he pushes for the easy statin money grab.
Yes the system is totally ‘f—Ed’ up…(that’s the nicest way I can say it)! They don’t listen, treat you like a POS, and wonder why we have no faith in them or their ability to help anyone anymore! I stand up to them now, and fortunately I have a decent PCP who is a PA at the practice (with multiple locations where I live) I go to. He is younger, say mid 40’s and he is aware of alternative medicine practices and isn’t a pushy guy. I actually haven’t seen him in person for over a year, only on telemedicine visits. That’s ok with me. And because of Covid I have not had my annual physical for two years straight. My POS Medicare ‘supplemental’ health insurance wanted to send someone to my house to do a physical ‘in the comfort of your own home’…I said no way the first time, that I wanted to see my PCP IN PERSON not some stranger at my home! The second time I didn’t even respond to their emails or calls.
Wow, I wouldn't want some stranger giving me a med exam at my house, either. Healthcare has gotten bad, and the docs are so out of touch. So many doctors don't listen and don't care. Its nice you found at least one professional with courage and intelligence, and respect for your needs.
That’s what I thought…let some strange, so called ‘Health Care Professional’ into my home! No way. Well I just ditched that insurance and am back to the first plan I had when I got on Medicare! It’s an HMO but I don’t really care cause I pay out of pocket for the health care providers I use, as well as the two prescriptions I have, which neither the health care providers or the prescriptions are covered by the Medicare supplemental insurance!
So frustrating, I am so sorry your mom had to suffer. Since my 2016 cancer diagnosis, I have not trusted doctors, I was blessed with an intelligent and courageous oncologist in a clinical trial who has me cancer free with her non-pharm recommendations. Doctors follow guidelines and protocols , probably to avoid mal practice and sanctions from state/medical associations who have political agendas.
I fought with one PCP who wanted to put me on statins, said I would be full blown heart disease in 2 years, that was 2017. Through srupid Obamacare I needed a referral to see my oncologist, this doc was a random, first one available who did not know my history or even listen to me. I told him I eat low carb per clinical trial I am in for 10 years, they have all my history, he ignored me and spouted the robotic: "get exercise and eat fruits & vegetables" I had just told him I walk dogs 4-6 hours a day, 7 days a week. Called me up to put me on statins-my BMI was normal, glucose normal low triglycerides, high HDL, but since they don't test with a complete lipid panel and he refused to research normal values for someone who doesn't shove massive carbs and processed crap into their body, he pushes for the easy statin money grab.
Yes the system is totally ‘f—Ed’ up…(that’s the nicest way I can say it)! They don’t listen, treat you like a POS, and wonder why we have no faith in them or their ability to help anyone anymore! I stand up to them now, and fortunately I have a decent PCP who is a PA at the practice (with multiple locations where I live) I go to. He is younger, say mid 40’s and he is aware of alternative medicine practices and isn’t a pushy guy. I actually haven’t seen him in person for over a year, only on telemedicine visits. That’s ok with me. And because of Covid I have not had my annual physical for two years straight. My POS Medicare ‘supplemental’ health insurance wanted to send someone to my house to do a physical ‘in the comfort of your own home’…I said no way the first time, that I wanted to see my PCP IN PERSON not some stranger at my home! The second time I didn’t even respond to their emails or calls.
Wow, I wouldn't want some stranger giving me a med exam at my house, either. Healthcare has gotten bad, and the docs are so out of touch. So many doctors don't listen and don't care. Its nice you found at least one professional with courage and intelligence, and respect for your needs.
That’s what I thought…let some strange, so called ‘Health Care Professional’ into my home! No way. Well I just ditched that insurance and am back to the first plan I had when I got on Medicare! It’s an HMO but I don’t really care cause I pay out of pocket for the health care providers I use, as well as the two prescriptions I have, which neither the health care providers or the prescriptions are covered by the Medicare supplemental insurance!
Smh to our givernment again failing tax payers! Glad you figured a "work around".