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Hi Judy. That is exactly what I did. I have bought two. One is Orange and called Check Mate. (189.00) It just didn't seem to be that accurate so after again trying to get the O2 company to order one. I ordered an Nonin 9500 ( 235.00)

It seems to be the most accurate one.

I am getting ready to buy a conserving device. The one I have is huge and noisy for Church or in a restaurant. besides I need a light weight one. This one is pretty heavy. I am gonna call my Ins Co first on this one.

I am getting very impatient with Dr.'s and their staff. So not I wait 1 hour and leave.

I had the same problem with my puppy's vet. She had surgery scheduled and I was told to have her there at 9:am and she would be done within an hour if I wanted to wait to be sure she was ok. I did. anyhow at the one hour mark they had not taken her in so I told the girl sorry I'm leaving. LOL She looked so shocked.

I told her my time is very precious to me and I won't spend it waiting, there are other vets to do her surgery. Well that vet was out there in one min. flat. Done. when I took her back in 10 days. I walked in and in 2 min. was seen. Some times we just gotta do what we gotta do..

Wow I don't know where all this came from but have a " Great God Blessed day "

Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida

" Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up "

Joyce - Thanks for the good idvice on seeking the correct doctor.

I've had some bad experiences with the medical profession here in

Danville, IL over the past year or so. I changed primary care

doctors last March when my doctor kept saying " I don't know what to

do for you " . At first the new doctor's nursewas really sweet but

recently she and another member of his staff have been very

difficult. The one gal tried to argue with me on the phone in Jan.

when I was explaining the nasal hemhorage I had in HI in Dec. and

had called asking a question about something. I could barely talk

as I had lost my voice from Dec. until just recently & she wanted to

argue with me about the diagnosis the Honolulu doctors at the

hospital had told me was the cause of the nose bleed. I wasn't even

sure why she wanted to talk about it. This week his nurse tried to

give me a rough time on the phone when I called and asked for an RX

for a pulse oximeter. She said pulmonary fibrosis patients in

Danville didn't use them. I explained to her that other patients

nationally use them and if my doctor would prescribe it my insurance

would pay for it. I got the RX and hour later; but then I found out

the insurance industry is really screwing us. If you order it

through the specified provider by my insurance company the cost is

$2000 and the insurance pays 80% (if the review board approves of

the RX). Locally I could buy one for $400 with an RX and no

insurance or I could buy one on the internet for $189. So I guess I

will shop on line.

Love and Aloha,

Judy

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> Are You and Your Doctor A Good Fit?

> When you've been diagnosed with a severe condition or terminal

illness,

> you will need to find a specialist to get a second opinion to

confirm

> your diagnosis, and to get proper treatment.

> Because your condition or illness will require long-term care, you

will

> be spending many hours with this doctor. Therefore, the doctor you

> choose is very important. However, finding a doctor that's right

for you

> can be difficult. Doctors, like the rest of us, have

personalities. And,

> as we all know, personalities sometimes clash. To add to the

mixture,

> not all doctors have a good " bedside manner " . (Find out how to get

a

> second opinion and check a doctor's credentials.)

>

> Most people get referrals from family or friends.

>

> Although this is sometimes effective, you must keep in mind that a

> doctor that's best for your brother, may not necessarily be best

for

> you. However, if the referred doctor has the credentials you need

for

> your treatment, put him on the list as a " possibility " along with

any

> other doctors you have found with the same credentials. Then,

follow the

> tips listed below to determine if the doctor is right for you.

>

> Choose 3 or 4 doctors with the credentials you need for your

treatment

> Verify the doctors' credentials

> Schedule appointments with those doctors whose credentials checked

out

> Assess the doctors and their staff by asking yourself the following

> questions:

>

>

> When scheduling the appointment, is the receptionist friendly,

prompt,

> and professional? Does she take the time to answer your questions?

Were

> you left on hold for too long? Did she seem knowledgeable about the

> workings of the office?

>

> When arriving for your appointment, were you greeted promptly? Was

the

> reception area clean and comfortable? Was the staff friendly and

willing

> to answer your questions?

>

> When in the exam room, did you have to wait long to see the

doctor? Was

> the exam room orderly and clean? Was there a chair for a family

member

> to sit in?

>

> When the doctor entered the exam room, did he introduce himself

with a

> smile? Did he seem rushed or tired? Did he wash his hands before

> examining you? Did his conversation with you seem as though he

looked at

> your file before greeting you? Did you get a good first

impression? Did

> you feel comfortable talking with him and telling him personal

> information?

>

> During the exam, did nurses pop in and out? Did the doctor have to

leave

> the room during your exam? Did the doctor seem caring and

compassionate,

> and sympathetic to your condition? Did the doctor rush through the

exam?

> Did he seem relaxed? Did you feel as though you were the only

patient he

> had to see that day?

>

> After the exam, did the doctor talk to you about your concerns and

ask

> you if you have questions? Did he seem knowledgeable about your

illness,

> tests, current treatment options and medications? Did he discuss

all of

> your treatment options with you? Did he immediately discredit any

> treatment options? Did he ask you if you were currently taking any

> medications?

>

> When discussing testing and treatment options, was the doctor

> condescending when you asked for clarification of the information

he was

> giving you? Did he seem cocky or egotistical or try to sound more

> knowledgeable than other doctors? Did he discuss any of his

philosophies

> about treatment? Are they unusual or against the norm? Did he ask

for

> your opinions about treatment and treat you like a partner? If he

> disagreed with you, how did he address your disagreement?

>

> When discussing pain management, what were his philosophies? How

does

> that correspond with your philosophies? Are you confident that the

> doctor will manage your pain to your expectations? Are you

confident

> that he will be available in an emergency? Who fills in for him

when

> he's on vacation or unavailable? Do you feel that you can trust his

> judgement enough to comply with his treatment?

>

> Other considerations. What hospital is he associated with? What is

the

> reputation of that hospital? Is the doctor's office and the

associated

> hospital close to your home?

> Remember, you have responsibilities, too. You are part of your

treatment

> team, so you must be forthcoming and honest about your feelings,

> philosophies, and opinions, and communicate them effectively with

your

> doctor. Equally important, you must ask questions when you are

unsure

> about something. Do not be shy or feel you are being " a pain " when

you

> ask many questions. It is your doctor's responsibility to answer

ALL of

> your questions. If he brushes you off or seems inpatient with you,

find

> another doctor.

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