VICKIE - Thanks

[Guest guest]

I watched a program last night about doctors and the changes. One

doctor was saying that many years ago doctors would talk with their

patients, follow up by calling them at home and making sure everything

was fine... that included how the rest of the family felt. Doctors

then also explained to the family members what it was his patient had,

what to expect and how to handle it. This doctor then stated that

everything has changed. Doctors today do not talk to their patients

enough, don't follow up with a call and never or rarely talk with the

family. Now, it's up to the patient to ask ALL the questions so he/she

can explain it to the family. The bad part of all this is that family

members don't or won't believe the patient..... not like they would if

it were coming from a doctor. This doctor also stated that out of all

the professions a doctor has the most schooling and now has the least

contact with the patient. He especially stressed this is the case in

private practice when money and making payroll is more important than

the patients problems. One way to keep that patient coming back in

over and over again. Larger teaching clinics don't have that concept.

I think all of us on this list have been to crazy doctors... I call my

EX doctor, Dr. Stupid, because it fits the bozo. I agree that after a

while you get tired of hearing all that isn't wrong with you yet they

never tell you what is wrong. I also doubted myself and really thought

I was going nuts. AFter all a doctor said I was OK! Now I know that

not all doctors are created equal and we have the " A+ " doctors and the

" D " doctors who still able to get a license.

I think it's very important to be able to vent to others who know how

you feel. I can't tell you how many times a person has written about

the mood change or the crying and not knowing what to do or why they're

doing it. Depression is part of this disease and needs to be dealt

with. But if you don't know what's happening especially when your

doctor didn't forwarn you... where do you turn?.... Right here!

So vent all you want..

Take care

~ Vicki ~ Myositis Info Links