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Old Jan 09, 2012, 12:12 PM
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((PAYNE1)) - first of all you're doing a great job advocating for yourself in getting good care. I live in Canada so maybe we do things differently. If a test comes back positive, the nurses in doctors offices aren't allowed to discuss details - we have to make an appointment to discuss it in detail. They also wouldn't take the liberty of booking another appointment without 1st having the patient come in to discuss results and options.

I had a breast biopsy done and my doctor had me come in on several occasions, to discuss the mammogram and follow up procedure. She had the results on her desk and went over in detail what they thought it was and what was next. I think every woman would be emotional and need reassurance - the doctor should be patient and open to any questions. The doc should say "you'll be okay" after you've had the chance to absorb all the information put in front of you....not before, because this may appear dismissive. After all you're paying them.

I hope it turns out to be negative and its not cancer. Hopefully you can patch up this misunderstanding - this is something you'll need to think about. You have every right to know exactly what's going on and every detail of what care /treatment you'll be receiving. I feel you should have been sat down and given a complete explanation, plus attention to how emotional this is. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that everything will be okay for you.
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Last edited by lynn P.; Jan 09, 2012 at 12:31 PM.
Thanks for this!
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