my doctor isnt working for me. i have another one that is 140 miles from me almost to far, he recommends me to one here were i live, do i tell my other doctor about this or not? i dont want to hurt his fellings but i dont want to get sick again either. ( stuck inbetween to places )
2006-09-05 08:13:19 · 12 answers · asked by nieceofmissourifats 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
U gotta look out 4 your health not some quacks feelings!
wishing u the best! :-)
2006-09-05 08:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by Di 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite the personal touch and approach that makes a doctor-patient relationship more rich, the bottom line is every doctor is a service provider and you are the client. Not all doctors are equally effective even if they have identical qualifications. Experience also plays a big role.
There is no reason why you have to worry about hurting the feelings of a doctor. If he is a good professional I'm sure he will understand. But do talk it over about possible explanation about what is going on with your condition. On what basis did you conclude that changing the doctor could give better results? You may want to discuss this openly with your current doctor and get his honest recommendation as well regarding if the second doctor you have in mind is a better choice in terms of the area of expertise or perhaps find better alternatives that you are not aware of.
Also, if you do change a doctor make sure all you past medical activities are properly communicated and well documented so you don't lose more time having to repeat things.
I hope for the best for your treatment.
2006-09-05 15:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by kevinrtx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your concerns is about you, your doctor will be O.K. You are not his only patient. I would tell your doctor that you want to get a second opinion. You do not owe him an explanation (if he ask give him one). The explanation would be an honest one, tell him that the treatment you are receiving are not helping they are hurting, and move on. Remember you are the patient and your health is more important than someones feelings. I hope everything works out
2006-09-05 15:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Curious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read an excellent book which discusses how to better communicate with your doctor among other things. It is Mike Murray's How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine. I also like to recommend Pat Quillen's
Beating Cancer With Nutrition. (I recommend these as a must-read to all persons I know who have cancer). Both books are a motherlode of good info and suggestions.
2006-09-05 15:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to do what you feel is the best for your health. I had a bump on my foot for 9 months. I went to 4 different doctors and they all told me it was nothing and I probably hit my foot. I finally went to another doctor and I found out it was a tumor. I am so happy I kept looking for the right doctor.
2006-09-05 15:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by Sam468 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might as well tell him that you are not improving as much and as fast as you believe you should. And that you are "shopping" for a second opinion on the best course of treatment. (After all, you go to more than one store when you buy a sweater, or a pair of slacks, don't you?)
2006-09-05 15:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should just tell him out right because its your health and body and you need to do what you feel is right
2006-09-05 15:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctor,you are not helping with my cancer.Am gonna go to another doc who will help me.Ok?Goodbye.
2006-09-05 15:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mikillah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
naw, screw that, do what you want, call the doctor and get another referal, this is your body and you got the right to be happy
2006-09-05 15:16:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look out for you health, do not care about any thing else.
2006-09-05 15:20:15 · answer #10 · answered by Mag 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋