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Old Sep 16, 2013, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jimi... View Post
When you tell something to a doctor and if they don't understand, they usually don't just let it pass, they ask what you mean so they understand what you are saying. And when you are there in person you can point and things if you need to.

At least my doctors have done this. Two-way communication, you know?
I live here in america. i have seen many different treatment providers for my many mental and physical health problems. its been my experience with treatment providers, that there are ...some ....doctors here that do not spend a lot of time with questioning and asking what I meant when they did not understand what I was saying. some have told me things like well I dont know what this could be, maybe it will just run its course. I have also had doctors tell me things like well its not happening right now so just call me if it happens again and schedule another appointment. I have also been told nothing....example...doctor muttering to self that doesnt match with the tests so Im just going to take a pass on this and then to me saying looks like everything on the tests shows nothing wrong so heres your validated parking slip if you need one and schedule another appointment if you have any more concerns.

I also know many people who have trouble with finding health care that fits their needs or the doctor doesnt fit in with them, take the time they need.

theres also many postings here on psych central about members who have had trouble with treatment providers taking the time they need with them, not taking the time to find out whats underneath the symptoms, and other bad situations with treatment providers not understanding and not taking the time to figure things out...

I see by your profile you are in Eu. doctors in your country may take the time to question, dig deeper and all but in my experience with all my health related issues thats not always the case here.

Last edited by Wren_; Sep 17, 2013 at 03:38 PM. Reason: administrative edit
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