Hi - My father-in-law has an appointment at his GP's tomorrow to get results of tests, apparently they have been on going for sometime but we have only just been told. He has been told that the results are rare and has been advised to bring a close relative along. In your opinion, is this a usual thing to tell a patient? It all seems very dramatic and has caused dad-in-law some obvious concern. Many thanks. x
2007-06-27 08:13:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Sometimes to be frank it may indeed suggest some bad news, and the doctor wants someone to be with the patient in case they are distressed. Another possibility if the patient is quite elderly the GP might be worried that there may be an issue of comprehension.
2007-06-27 12:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be many reasons maybe there's a decision that needs to be made from the results and the Dr feels the family should be there to help the patient decide. For example about a treatment. Hope all is well.
2007-06-27 15:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by εїз TANYA εїз 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my mom received info from her tests, the doc said she should bring one of her children, so my sister went. It was very detailed information for her condition, and the doc explained that sometimes the patient may become emotional or upset, and thus miss some of the required info. Serious or not, just wait for the appointment.
2007-06-27 08:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it is because the information is detailed and it is helpful to have a relative with the patient to help recall the info when they get home. Also, another test may need to be taken, or a consultant seen, and assistance in getting him there may be needed. God bless, I hope all is well.
2007-06-27 08:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by cairn4lodge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, personally have never heard of this but I'm guessing the results are not good and the reason for the relative is for support. Let's hope the results are good though.
2007-06-27 08:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by whtecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the test prove serious the patient might ask the doctor to end his life. A relative might help to change his mind to persuade him to hang on. I hope my answer is sensible. God be with your father.
2007-06-27 08:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make sure you get home safely in event that result is bad and you need someone to make sure you're alright til you get back to a safe environment.
2007-06-27 08:17:55 · answer #7 · answered by The Bankman. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its just for the results...he should probably be prepared for some bad news. Its quite common for this to happen.
2007-06-27 09:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there probaly is something wrong and they want the realitive to know right away because he might not tell right away if a realitive was there
2007-06-27 09:29:42 · answer #9 · answered by donielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be as simple as he won't be able to drive unaccompanied, just wait and see.
2007-06-27 08:17:34 · answer #10 · answered by ALLEN B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋