Re: Has anyone told their PCP/MD about using OP's?
02/21/04 01:17 PM
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Prior to giving up my traditional job, my PCP was one of the anomalies who actually listened and prescribed what I needed. When my insurance company would not cover one of the meds he wanted me to take, he actually fought for me. Sadly, he lost the battle, but he did try.
Before losing my insurance, I made an appointment to get in one last visit and we had a candid discussion about insurance companies and OPs. He was actually pretty understanding and only asked that I please return on a regular basis for routine checkups/bloodwork and such.
He's a rare breed, though. I can walk in with pages printed from sites like WebMD or articles about alternative treatments. We discuss my condition, he treats me like an informed adult and his ego remains (gasp) unbruised.
I am in my early 40s and sad to say I've only had two doctors who were open to such frank discussion. Had he been the typical physician, I would've never told him.
Another plus, he's an older gent, as are his patients. It's nice walking in his office and being the youngest one in the room.
Elle
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Margaret Mead
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