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11-17-2009, 08:23 PM
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I completely agree re: uncaring docs. Part of the issue is IMHO, docs are tryingto make boucoups money like they used to. But to do that with today's reimbursement (docs are now paid on a schedule rather than being able to charge whatever they want as itwas in the past) they have to schedule too many patients. And when they try to see too many pts. they are tired and uncaring.
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11-18-2009, 06:37 AM
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I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience with the doctor! I've never had a problem like that with any doctor or specialist I've seen. With that little time spent with the patient I think I would question how thorough the diagnosis is too. I hope the physical therapy helps!
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11-18-2009, 07:15 AM
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Gina...I'm sorry your experience was bad. No one likes going to see a Dr. in the first place and then be treated like a number sucks. When I took Mom to her kidney Dr. on Monday, the techs were wonderful, but he wasn't even in there 3 minutes. I just don't understand. I have a feeling it's going to get much much worse.
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11-18-2009, 09:42 AM
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That's awful Gina! I have to agree with Lindsey about his diagnosis. I would try to get my x-rays and get another opinion. PT is very time consuming, and even the co-payments add up if you are covered for it.
I am sorry that you had to put up with that kind of treatment!
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11-18-2009, 05:39 PM
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Thank you ladies.. I didn't get a second opinion because I figure the ex ray doesn't lie. I looked up on my husbands plan and I found several PT in my area. I have to pay a co payment of $15.00 when I go which is not bad. I pay that amount for all my visits. I can't exceed 20-25 visits. Hopefully I don't need that many. I will call tomorrow and set up my first appointment. I will let you know how it goes.
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11-19-2009, 01:03 PM
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I went to PT for a short time. I had finger surgery (tendonitis). I got a paraffin hand treatment, they wrapped my arm in hot, warmth for about 15 minutes, and then did some exercises. I must say, it was really nice, especially the paraffin treatment!
I left when I realized that I could use my hand easily and could do the exercises on my own. I hope your PT is as nice as mine was!
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