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Aug 09, 2012, 09:02 AM
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Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 5,518
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Hi ((Fuzzybear)) 
Some friendships can withstand mistakes and harsh words, others can't. I hope things work out for you and your friend.
I've had the same trouble with doctors when it comes to treating my amyloidosis - especially the docs who have only heard of the illness. Do they honestly think they can point to a book/article (or degree) and tell me it knows more about me, my mother, and my grandmother than I do? Do they honestly think they know how it feels/felt to be us, and do they care about our wellbeing as much as we do? If not, the LEAST they can do is show me a little respect and treat me as a fellow human being.
I'm blessed with doctors who know and care about me, but they are not readily available and impossible to get to in an emergency.
The only doctors available to me are connected to another hospital closer to my home. They have little knowledge and no experience with my illness. Not a single doctor will take me on as a patient because I only have medicare. Those that do take medicare say they are all filled up and can't take on any new medicare patients.
In the past when I've encountered arrogant/dismissive doctors, it helped to write out a clear and concise note of your reason for visit and list of concerns. If it's a particularly arrogant doctor, you can add...."if this is too much for you, please recommend someone who will be able to adequately address my concerns, has the time to listen, and enough heart to care." But if you do, good luck trying to get another appointment, lol.
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