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Originally Posted by Motts
Why do you allow your GP to manipulate you that way? Esp. if he/she is 'crazy.'
I had an x-ray done. It showed bronchitis. My medical chart SHOWS that I get bacterial bronchitis every time I catch it. I've always taken an antibiotic when I get the URI. This is the first time I was refused and I'm 51. So, now that I'm middle aged, I'm more prone to develop serious disease.
I hate all medical professionals.
I used to also get a 3 month supply of my thyroid medication that I could self-refill. Sorry to hear that you have Diabetes too. That stinks.
I don't know what changed. I'm livid that my endo - a dept head for 5 years, who's treated me for 11 years - would suddenly prevent me from refilling my own thyroid medication without a legal explanation. Doctors are REQUIRED by law to send their patients paperwork about prescription changes. He didn't.
I'm battling the referral system now with my new GP who operates out of a different clinic system. That clinic system is linked to my long-time clinic system that I have attended since my childhood. But I'm fed up with the way I'm being treated with disrespect by medical professionals and need to start over.
Hopefully my new GP will agree to write me a referral to a new endo. If she refuses, I'll look for a new GP.
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My GP is great. He literally cured any kind of medical issue I ever had. It was tongue in cheek calling him “crazy” because he wants people to come see him to get refills. It’s not uncommon. And no big deal for me. “Manipulate?” Lol he can’t manipulate me as I don’t depend on him, I can see any GP in my state. My insurance covers everything but I don’t want to see a different GP because mine is great, he’s well known to be extremely thorough. Occasional appt for a refill it’s no big deal.
It sounds like you live in the area with a terrible medical care. I am sorry. I am lucky that medical care in my area is great. Obviously I don’t suggest you move as it’s not that easy but living with subpar medical care is hard. Not getting antibiotics for bronchitis and not have access to GP when needed is unacceptable.
It makes me wonder why all of a sudden they refuse to prescribe you meds or refill meds. Sounds shady