Electronic medical records have done a lot of damage to the doctor-patient relationship. Docs can't look up very often, because they are too busy checking boxes and typing to do that. So, they often come off as disinterested. It's just not a good situation when you can't really keep any kind of eye contact. Problem is, most clinics and insurers in the US are requiring their providers to use EMRs as a condition for getting paid. So, we seem to be stuck with this.

Absolutely true. I am unfair to hold Dr. W. responsible for that which is a disease of the times.

It is a bit weird to me that she has to ask you what you're on every time she sees you. Part of this a style thing. She has her way of conducting visits and she has probably been doing it that way for awhile. It's just her way. But part of it also is that she really should require little prompting after having seen you several times about what your basic med situation is. Oh well. I wouldn't expect it to change. This is probably just who she is.

I've been her patient for about 3 years, seeing her 3 to 4 times per month. I would appreciate if she reviews my record of our most recent visit before I am sitting in her office.

The problem is who she is, yes. She's odd.

I was on Zyprexa for a long time. It def worked for me. Wishing you all the best with it.

Thank you! I have high hopes!