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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
Hey Blue,
You have expressed ongoing frustration, on a chronic basis, re: this situation with your pdoc, I think one assistant was already replaced? If so, I tend to think their attitudes are coming from their boss. If one assistant acts this way, then maybe it is her personality. If 2 in a row act this way, it might be a part of their job description?
Honestly, I think your pdoc is grossly remiss for having his assistants decide who needs help and when. Are they licensed to practice medicine? In addition to the legal risk your pdoc is taking ,he is taking risks with his patients' lives.
Why are you so complacent about this when you finally meet with him?
I know you have said you have "politely " implied it is his assistant is getting in the way of you receiving adequate and responsible medical care.
You think he got the "hint?". 
You and he have been down this road before. 
I know for a fact that you are incredibly intelligent, that you are extremely capable in your professional setting. I know you have positions at work that require leadership skills and boundary setting. I know you have the skills to more fully address these issues with your pdoc.
What happens to those skills when talking with your pdoc?
Why acquiesce?
A "hint?"
The reasoning for not addressing this very neglectful and potentially dangerous issue is the fact that someone earlier was late? I fail to see what someone else's issues have to do with you settling yours.
We are talking about your welfare and your life. 
I am concerned that you'd finally meet with this pdoc and leave only a "hint" about all you have been through?
I am concerned you may be losing insight. I do not think an insightful person would merely drop a hint, considering all you have been through with this issue.
I do not think a talented, very bright person like you would fail to devise a plan with the pdoc incase something goes awry, unless you are impaired or simply do not care?
Either way, I am very concerned. .
I do not want you to ever have to go through experiences like losing your job, your home, your life. I care so very much about what happens in your life. I hope you will take this in the spirit in which it is intended.
Please be very careful. You know where to reach me if I can help in any way at any time. 
Much Love to You!  |
I don't think his assistants are/were licensed to practice medicine. As I mentioned a few days ago, I outright asked his current assistant if she was a medical professional and she completely dodged the question. Couple that with the fact she is not his "nurse" or "my doctoral colleague," but instead "my assistant," I am inclined to say they are not licensed for this.
As for today's appointment, he legit walked me out the door because he said he had "another patient waiting." I only had like 10 mins? So because someone else was late, my appt was cut short and I was walked out the door. And he spent most of the time typing random crap on his computer instead of talking to me. I don't know what he types, but he always does this. It's just that usually I have more time to talk, except the appt was cut short.
I don't think I actually need a plan with him, to be honest. I mean, what's the point? I am just going to get refused an appt again and his assistant will ignore me. But if I look for another pdoc, then I am waiting 6+ months for one because the waiting lists are long, and how will I deal with withdrawal for 6+ months? My GP certainly doesn't feel comfortable prescribing psych meds, as I mentioned before.
I think my therapist would be a better person to help me come up with a plan. She is at least responsive as of late. But I won't see her until next Friday in about 2 weeks. I could make an earlier appt, but I don't think she will have the space since I am not in a "crisis" and thus don't "qualify" for a crisis appt.