But wait... people pushing tort reform and malpractice liability caps have been trying very hard to convince us here in the states that doctors have to practice defensive medicine or something like that so they order 9 kinds of expensive tests because they are so afraid of malpractice suits.
What's wrong with this picture?
Back before all that began though... I had to see internists and specialists for physical symptoms/ailments while I was also undergoing treatment for depression/anxiety.
The doctors I saw were thorough and conscientious in the diagnostics phase.
Could there be double standards for gender?
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Originally Posted by Perna
chocmouse, I think the GPs start with the least invasive/expensive suggestions first for broad symptoms like tiredness, aches and pains, sleep disturbances, etc. I think if you had come back for another appointment and said, "Well that didn't work, what else you got?"  he would have suggested blood/urine tests that would show the thyroid/vitamin deficiencies. That is what happened to me. But they don't want to spend your money on tests when you have a problem that could resolve itself for nothing. Some people think they can just take a pill and solve all problems (my husband at times) but that's not necessarily the best way to deal with symptoms.
It works the other way too; I'm taking the thyroid pills and my numbers are normal so "why are you still complaining?" is often the attitude I get if I mention sleep, tiredness, etc. |