my daughter is 17 and 38 weeks.the insurance we have is not to good but its all we can get.my daughter has a diffrent doctor everytime we go in there.and instead of them reading her records they ask us what the other doctor says.are they supose to do this should i say something.? please dont say anything about my daughter being 17.we already know shes young.
2006-10-31 10:54:47 · 17 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There are many many terrible doctors. If anything I think they are treating her different because she isn't married. I just had a problem like that with my OBGYN. They were so rude to me and so very rude to my boyfriend. I mean we plan on getting married.. he is very active in this pregnancy and excited, but because we aren't "married" they treated us like dirt. I tried to say something and that made matters worse. So we found a new OBGYN and they are fantastic. Unfortunately too many people in this world have "opinions" and are far too close minded. Its too far now to find a new doctor because you don't want a complete stranger there to deliver the child, but I would recommend finding someone else for future care. There is no need to be treated like that. I wish you both the best of luck, and I'm sorry you have had an experience like this.
2006-10-31 11:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What has me bumfuzzled is all these different doctors. I mean is this some sort of general outpatient clinic? And wait a moment. 38 weeks if my math serves me right, is full term plus s ome. Isn't she already on the "any time now" list at your local Maternity Unit? Seems like somebody should be making some sort of a decision in a hurry, and find out why this kid isn't making a move. You really haven't given much information to go on, and somehow the dots aren't connecting.
2006-10-31 19:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by sharmel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have changed her doctor a long time ago before she got so far along because what the other doctors said should be in the record to relate back to. Y is she seeing a different doctor every time she go for a checkup? If I were you, I would speak up and find out what's going on because with insurance or not, you're paying to get good healthcare and valid information and that's what they should be doing!! It's their job to tell you what's going on!
2006-10-31 19:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by angellove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the other doctors are writing all the details in her chart like they are required to they shouldn't be asking you. The doctor just might be too busy to go over her chart so he gets a brief version of your last visit from you. I wouldn't really worry about it. The insurance should have nothing to do with it. My doctors don't even know or ask if I have insurance, that all stays up front with the receptionist. (BTW I go to a practice where I see 3 diff. doctors that way I get comfortable with all of them. When I go into labor if my doctor of choice is unavailable I will be familiar with the other doctors so its not like a stranger is delivering my baby.)
2006-10-31 20:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by flucogrl101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should say something and say it LOUD. You are NOT getting good care at all. They should read the chart BEFORE they see your daughter. Also, make certain that your daughter voice her opinion LOUDLY when she delivers. Doctors often ignore the pregnant woman just because it's her first kid OR because she's young. Nurses do the same thing. You do NOT have to put up with that crap.
2006-10-31 19:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your her mother and you have the right to say something. When they mention your daughter's age, just say something like "I'm aware of her age, I gave birth to her. Now, aren't we here to discuss the BABY?" lol Also make sure you don't let the hospital screw her over. My younger sis (who had her kid when she just turned 19... a few months after), was treated poorly. For other patients, the nurses have the babies sleep in the nursery the first night, but with my sister, they made her keep the baby in the room during that night. Just make sure they treat your daughter as they do the other women that come in there. They have no right to judge your daughter.
2006-10-31 18:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say something to dr about this. I had the same problem when I was pregnant the first time. Unfortunately I had a miscarriage and switched drs. (I didn't miscarry because of different drs) I would ask them if they have the records of what the other drs have said. That is what I did anyway. Good luck with your problem and your new grandchild!
2006-10-31 19:14:34 · answer #7 · answered by shorty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had my first child two months ago, and after all is said and done, I only wish I'd been more proactive, even aggressive to ensure the care I desired. I would definately ask about their record keeping or something. Maybe find out if there is an office manager you could address it with. Best to you all.
2006-10-31 19:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by Justine M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They ask her for her entire medical history at every visit? That's odd. They should read in her medical record. I would speak with someone in charge there but since she's already 38 weeks and almost ready to give birth it might not be worthwhile anymore. Good luck.
2006-10-31 18:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound right, when they make the next appointment are you sure you can't request the same doctor? I was with Kaiser and I could have had a different doctor each time, but I was more comfortable with the same one. She wasn't always available when I was due next so I had a different doctor a couple times...they always had my file. It wouldn't hurt to complain to your provider.
2006-10-31 19:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by Honeypai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋