After being out of state for almost a year, I went to an old doctor today to get refills on some medication. He refused to write most of it and cut me back on the rest. I didn't even get a chance to speak on the subject. I'd like a second opinion on this, as the original prescriptions were given for a reason. Should I travel to New Orleans and see my doctor there or try to find a local doctor? The doctor I went to today seems more concerned about his fear of the medical board than he is about my health. He doesn't understand what I'm going through. What do I do if the other doctors here are just like that? All I want is an honest opinion about needing the medication or not. It seems obvious to me that I need it or it wouldn't have been given to me. if I don't need it, then I won't take it. I just need some ideas on getting an honest answer, or at least a chance to speak.
*edit* - Although another LA doctor wrote some of the 'scripts, I am closer to my old doctor in New Orleans.
2007-02-21 15:37:55 · 4 answers · asked by Lost_Lady 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you think your doctor isn't listening to you you should get a second opinion.
That being said, maybe he's right, I don't know what kind of medication you're trying to get, but maybe it could be more harmful than helpful, so much that theres no way it would be ethical do dispense.
He should have explained this kind of thing to you though.. if he really wasn't listening, definitely get a second opinion.
2007-02-21 15:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by spidermilk666 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 11:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like new DR, have him contact your old DR or your old DR contact him and by the way have all your medical records forwarded to new DR so he will know what your old DR was seeing in your treatment. From my point of view maybe your new Dr is truly more concerned for your health than you think. I have known DR's who just throw pills at the problem and let it go at that. Your new Dr wants to make his own judgment on the meds you need and why.
2007-02-21 15:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doc you saw needed to see your medical records from the doc who prescribed your meds and may want to do a bit of a physical on you before prescribing meds. Did you bring a copy of your medical records with you to this visit? If not then he is just playing it safe for now since you were no longer a patient of his.
2007-02-21 15:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋