tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post3626574378881143378..comments2024-03-18T02:09:24.838-04:00Comments on Cup on the Bus: Musing on prevailingJoanne Noragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-695519635183300942015-10-04T20:28:03.627-04:002015-10-04T20:28:03.627-04:00My new insurance chose the primary care doctor I a...My new insurance chose the primary care doctor I am allowed to visit. I have given up on developing an actual relationship with a doctor or nurse practitioner.Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-24406219001481697322015-10-04T15:09:53.764-04:002015-10-04T15:09:53.764-04:00Moving around the country many times I have met ma...Moving around the country many times I have met many good doctors. A few not so good but overall I am pleased with our medical community here in the U.S. The one thing I would say is do a lot of research on what the community tells you. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-85600046840219507302015-10-04T01:08:28.292-04:002015-10-04T01:08:28.292-04:00My dentist was a student at the high school where ...My dentist was a student at the high school where I was vice principal. He was a good student and he seems to be a good dentist.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-59103200547654037622015-10-03T21:26:42.929-04:002015-10-03T21:26:42.929-04:00That's why I haven't been to the doctor in...That's why I haven't been to the doctor in years. Mine retired and I don't want to chose another one who will probably just soon retire. I know that sounds stupid. But that is how I am!!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-30791315347712537442015-10-03T18:56:42.678-04:002015-10-03T18:56:42.678-04:00My doctor is my sons age she should outlast me.
Me...My doctor is my sons age she should outlast me.<br />Merle............Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-71983636423004697672015-10-03T11:05:23.137-04:002015-10-03T11:05:23.137-04:00having grown up with a father in the medical commu...having grown up with a father in the medical community (a pathologist) I have little patience and respect for the doctor as god. my doctor must take time to listen to me, answer my questions, and treat me like an intelligent human being especially since I prefer alternative forms of health care to the general practice of pill pushing. pills don't cure, they just manage symptoms. so I went through a lot of doctors for me and the kids before I found one I really liked. in fact I didn't even take ourselves to MDs for many years unless I knew we needed antibiotics. anyway, my GP quit his private practice a year an a half ago to go work at an urgent care clinic. so right now I am trying my sister's doc. she's equally as picky as I am. so far so good. ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-14827744826737329052015-10-03T04:00:00.086-04:002015-10-03T04:00:00.086-04:00A trainee doctor was present when Joe was born, he...A trainee doctor was present when Joe was born, he was very young & wide eyed. It was rather sweet. That was 19 years ago x BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-66975831093602587112015-10-02T20:59:53.363-04:002015-10-02T20:59:53.363-04:00I have good dentists here. They have a boatload of...I have good dentists here. They have a boatload of dentists in this practice, and every single one is good. I cannot find a doctor I like. They blow me off and won't listen to me. The last one I saw had absolutely no sense of humor. He insisted on talking to me about my faith. If I want to talk about my faith, I'll go to a pastor or counselor. I won't go back to this guy. I don't know where to go next. I'm grateful for the Affordable Care Act because if I had to be hospitalized it would make a huge difference. I'm grateful for my annual physical, but why can't we talk about my concerns? They just shut me down.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-21032915406447278012015-10-02T19:25:37.164-04:002015-10-02T19:25:37.164-04:00Yes, I'll never get used to the fact that my G...Yes, I'll never get used to the fact that my GYN in named Jennifer. <br />On the flip side of your problem, my GYN before Dr. Jennifer was terrific, old enough that I trusted her, but unfortunately young enough that after only a year in practice, she quit to have a baby and never returned. Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-19326894764230795632015-10-02T17:19:13.184-04:002015-10-02T17:19:13.184-04:00I've reached the age where they all look like ...I've reached the age where they all look like teenagers to me. I had to take my daughter to the ER last night and the physician there looked to me to be about 15. It took everything I had to listen to him and take him seriously. I kept wanting to make Doogie Howser jokes. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-83961319838831418832015-10-02T14:10:20.869-04:002015-10-02T14:10:20.869-04:00I think we are very lucky with our Medical Centre...I think we are very lucky with our Medical Centre here where all six doctors are charming and helpful. There are three men and three women and we can always see a doctor on the day we ring, although not always the one we really want to see - for that we may have to wait until there is a suitable appointment. But we live in an ageing population so that is fair enough. We also habe a super dispensary staff - all medicines can be ordered on line two days in advance of them being required and they are there ready for collection on time.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-42016172382099836362015-10-02T13:54:50.420-04:002015-10-02T13:54:50.420-04:00When I moved back here I was recommended to a youn...When I moved back here I was recommended to a young husband and wife doctor team. They were both excellent, ran the surgery just like the old days, from their house. Nothing was too much trouble. Then one left to teach at the local medical school. Then the other wanted to do something else and they put the practice up for sale. Suddenly I had the doctor from hell. The doctor who bought the practice had moved from one practice to another, unpopular and hated by many. She found this one to buy, ran it along her lines, rude and unfriendly, and because it was hers complaining was useless and one soon gave up. I found out the other day that she is retiring, a nurse at the practice whispered to me. I said out loud how pleased I was. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-8840419931473102032015-10-02T13:07:44.353-04:002015-10-02T13:07:44.353-04:00Good to see that everyone has to play doctor music...Good to see that everyone has to play doctor musical chairs. We have a bunch of young doctors at our clinic, so I am set for a few more years.<br />Novocain...bad memories for me as well.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-6997752729502928872015-10-02T10:51:02.610-04:002015-10-02T10:51:02.610-04:00I was never comfortable with our doctor in Califor...I was never comfortable with our doctor in California, he was too hyper and made me hyper. We had a list of doctors to chose from when we moved here to Georgia and I picked one thinking if we didn't like him we'd try someone else on the list. We've been more than pleased, a real southern gentleman, takes his time, listens and offer low cost alternatives for various things. We've been with him 12 years and home he'll last as long as we do.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-45338232180852096772015-10-02T10:31:56.519-04:002015-10-02T10:31:56.519-04:00The hubs doctor retired and advised no one. When ...The hubs doctor retired and advised no one. When he tried to call to make an appointment he was perplexed to find the number disconnected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-12181148439312739412015-10-02T07:40:52.001-04:002015-10-02T07:40:52.001-04:00Oh I so know this dance; I hates it, I does!Oh I so know this dance; I hates it, I does!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-89448449285535712412015-10-02T07:29:56.732-04:002015-10-02T07:29:56.732-04:00My primary Doctor is 78 and looks well. He told m...My primary Doctor is 78 and looks well. He told me that he will never retire. However, he could not promise me that he won't die before me. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-90958389772505294442015-10-02T06:53:47.461-04:002015-10-02T06:53:47.461-04:00Hari OM
I don't have either of these items. Wh...Hari OM<br />I don't have either of these items. When one does go along to a med centre then, doctors pay extra attention with a view to 'winning' you as a customer. Well, that was the case in OZ... here in UK one is supposed to 'sign on' with a doctor. Two years in, have still to be bothered doing that. Don't discuss dentists. YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-68855080785449227912015-10-02T05:22:16.803-04:002015-10-02T05:22:16.803-04:00I hate "breaking in" a new doctor or den...I hate "breaking in" a new doctor or dentist too, which is why I now travel two bus rides to my previous suburb if I need to see either one. They're both in the same Medical Centre; it has everything - doctors, dentists pathology clinic, radiology, physiotherapist, podiatrist and an attached chemist where you can fill your prescriptions. If I needed a doctor more often I'd probably search for a closer one.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-22569749493707055872015-10-02T04:08:51.253-04:002015-10-02T04:08:51.253-04:00When your dentist is your 65 year old brother, you...When your dentist is your 65 year old brother, you want him to finally have a break from work after all these years and customers in pain. But where else do you find such a dedicated and loving 2thDoc? Although we don't need a lawyer very often, chosing one who is younger than retirement age is also something to consider. And as I write this, I realize that our plumber and airco man are both ready to put away their tools. Oh, gosh! Linda@Wetcreek BlogLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418803664950404235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-36284320267697457192015-10-02T03:01:23.596-04:002015-10-02T03:01:23.596-04:00My dentist of 30 years is planning his retirement,...My dentist of 30 years is planning his retirement, much to my dismay. But I have to say I wouldn't want a dentist with a shaky hand or failing eyesight. My optician retired a few years ago and I'm still looking for one I can trust.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398380737025120541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-79608156260294450262015-10-02T02:15:15.421-04:002015-10-02T02:15:15.421-04:00Familiar here as well. I find it incredibly anxiet...Familiar here as well. I find it incredibly anxiety-producing to be breaking in new medical/dental practitioners at my age. Ugh. I guess it's better than having none to break in ... but still - the anxiety!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-16540642821045240342015-10-02T01:31:16.709-04:002015-10-02T01:31:16.709-04:00All too familiar.
I have a young(ish) dentist - wh...All too familiar.<br />I have a young(ish) dentist - who is wonderful.<br />My neurologist should have retired. He is tired and it shows.<br />My general practioner (your primary care physician I think) did retire. I haven't yet found one who I am comfortable with.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-14551968486353342572015-10-01T23:03:23.073-04:002015-10-01T23:03:23.073-04:00I know what you mean about having to change doctor...I know what you mean about having to change doctors and dentists. It is disconcerting to look into the face of a child who is going to decide on your medical treatment. Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-47446095227003283192015-10-01T22:45:58.825-04:002015-10-01T22:45:58.825-04:00I sure enjoyed and identified with this post. My &...I sure enjoyed and identified with this post. My "new" GP is a real gem that I found 20 years ago. He has always looked about 12 years old to me, but he must be older because he has 4 kids. My criterion for selecting him was the same as I followed for finding a new dentist, small hands. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.com