Health
I have quite a lot of experience with women with problems, not only with their health, but with their doctors. A patient must be proactive. The doctors just do not have the time anymore to spend with their patients to explain things adequately. I hear from women who are getting horrible care - one perscription after another to mask symptoms but nothing to heal the underlying problem. At best a doctor really wants to help but is under such tight time restrictions that they often can`t. Insurance companies have made sure of that. You need to schedule an appointment just for consultation and then organize your questions based on your research and sources. It`s the only way you can be sure to have your doctor`s ear for a reasonable amount of time. If this kind of appointment is not available, change Doctors if possible.
Posted by mb; updated 06/07/04