After two very negative experiences I was so very fortunate to land the fellow I have now. My other doctors only saw e for five minutes every six weeks - long enough to ask me how I was doing and write a script for meds.

This one I've had coming on 3 years. I see him monthly for hour to hour and a half long visits. He knows everything there is to know about me (I don't think the others even knew I had children). He is of real therapeutic value.

But I know this is unusual. He is a teaching doctor and has the time. I do on ocassion have students present but this has always been positive. As he turns to explain something I hear and get the benefit of it too. It has really given me an insight into my illness and care.

And of course, the fact that he has one of my pieces of artwork in his office always makes me feel good.