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*Beth* · Jul 22, 2020 at 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Emily Fox Seaton

This is the reason I was originally upset. IMHO the doctors have become unbelievably arrogant.

My physical this year was done by telemedicine. Useless right? So I asked my doctor when I could get my blood pressure taken and and goes... oh you can buy a machine at home. Excuse me? Then what do I need you for? Even now she hasn't given me a date and time for that.

I am going in a few weeks to have a cardiac calcium scan but only because she was pushing statins on me.

I used to like my doctor but I am getting angry with her.

I'm definitely experiencing this with medical professionals. I suspect that it's concern and fear about covid, also excitement about a new and challenging disease...and all the hype around it.

If it's bothering you I suggest you bring it up with your doctor. It's very possible that she doesn't even realize she's not prioritizing you.

btw, I was told the same BS about a blood pressure check. I said No, I want to come in. I refuse to do medical stuff by telehealth, except pdoc and therapy - which is annoying enough.