RE: Doctor's statement/Joan

[Guest guest]

Hi Joan

I suppose it depends on how the doctor said this statement. Did he look at

you? Did he say it with an accusing tone of voice? It's very easy to

personalize and feel defensive. Anyway, I am just glad he is continuing to

prescribe the methadone for you.

If he says something in the future just remind him gently about the benefits

you have had taking Methadone and how affordable it is.

Speak softly when you are talking to a cranky doctor, just like you would to

a child, and you will be surprised how it gets their attention.

I have found that many doctor's have a case of arrested development since

they spent so much time in school, studying etc. and therefore didn't spend

enough time interacting with people.

Enough said

Kaylene

>The last time I saw him apparently he was ticked and said, You came in

>bragging on methadone. I don't like methadone. now I have 3 patients on

>methadone.

>He apparently somehow blamed this on me??????????????????????????

>What do you think?????

>Joan

[Guest guest]

Dear wise one,

I can tell you are very wise in dealing with " you know who " . I went back with

good results but I won't bore you with the details. I did the " gosh, I know I

am just the stupid patient but after having chills, fever again, I knew you

would know what antibiotic would be best. I spoke in a very soft voice. I came

away with antibiotics.

You are very helpful to me.

Joan

Kaylene Goyette wrote:

Hi Joan

I suppose it depends on how the doctor said this statement. Did he look at

you? Did he say it with an accusing tone of voice? It's very easy to

personalize and feel defensive. Anyway, I am just glad he is continuing to

prescribe the methadone for you.