I have this doctor that I see. She is my regular doc and I called to switch and they told me that I have to go see her and tell her to recomend someone at your next appointment. I know she is going to ask why. Well the reason is, I feel very awakward with her and she actually yells at me about things that my other doc didn't and she forgot tests etc that needed to be done. I don't even want to see her one more time! What would you do?
2007-08-01 07:04:09 · 19 answers · asked by bugsbunnylookalike2001 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm sorry you're having problems with your doctor. I recently had a doctor like that. I absolutely *hated* to go and see her. So, I just switched on my own, without a recommendation. I just cancelled my appointment with her and made it with my new doctor and never gave them any reason why. Just told them I needed to cancel my appointment and I would call if I needed to reschedule. I would just find yourself another doctor (maybe ask some friends/relatives for a good referral) and make the switch on your own. GOOD LUCK!
2007-08-01 07:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by dmbnancie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, are you in the USA? If you are, and you are seeing a General Practice..like a Family Practice doctor, you do not need her permission..If your insurance insists, you can write a letter to the doctor and requests a referral. You have the right to request another doctor, if you feel you are not being treated the way that you should be. With insurance, sometimes it gets tricky. They usually have a list of Doctors available. If you need to see someone, like a specialist, then, you will need a referral, in most instances. You should check into that. Most of the time, simply making another appointment at another office will be all you need. You can requests your records from the Dr. you do not like to be sent to your new Dr. This costs money, so be prepared. If you are given a hard time, again, write a letter to the Dr.
If none of this helps, and you still have to see the other doctor, tell her the truth, don't make it a blame game, just tell her you would like to switch Doctors due to a lack of communication with her. Remember, she works for YOU. You pay her to make sure your health is being seen to, if she is not , then, go ahead and tell her and do not be afraid. Some people just clash, and don't get along. It's all normal. Good luck !
oh, and ummm yeah, I agree with beckers and the others...:)
2007-08-01 14:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Robin B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have to see your older Doctor to switch. That is kind of a scare tactic. Check out the list of Doctors through your insurance company, then call that Dr. directly. They will request the records from the other Doctor. No reason you should have to talk with the other Dr. at all or give a reason. If they do ask, tell them the truth. If they give you a hard time call the insurance company and complain (and tell them you're going to). It's a free country, it's your body, and you have a choice. Sometimes people just don't click with each other.
2007-08-01 14:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of having to get a recommendation from a family practice doctor you don't like in order to change doctors. Remember, you hire THEM for a service. If you're unhappy, find another doctor. Call other doctors' offices and find out if they take your insurance and if they are accepting new patients. Verify with your insurance company that the doc is part of their plan and inform them that you are changing. Then, make an appointment. It's that easy. I've had to do that a couple of times myself until I found a doctor that I was happy with.
2007-08-01 14:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Beckers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You most assuredly do not have to do that. Just simply go to a new doctor next time. That new doctor will get your records from the old doctor, if you want, so she has your history.
Remember, YOU are the customer, the client. The doctor is working for YOU. YOU are the boss in this relationship. Just like you can go to any shoe store you want, you can go to any doctor you want & you do not need current dr.'s permission or referral.
2007-08-01 14:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel intimated.. Go, if you must and tell her like it is. The Dr. doesn't realize what she is doing to you. I actually told this to a Dr. once and she thanked me because she wondered why she was loosing patients. If you can't switch prior to seeing her , tell her the truth. You must speak for yourself because no one else will.
Good Luck.
2007-08-01 14:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by someones friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely don't HAVE to go see her again. Make it clear to the nurse you're trying to make an appointment through that you refuse to see that doctor again and that you will find a different practice if they will not honor your request.
2007-08-01 14:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find a Doctor, where you feel that you are comfortable and then send a letter to old doctor that you would like to this doctor, send a copy of that letter to your insurance also. That would help.
2007-08-01 14:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Babu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call back again, and insist on seeing another doctor. Tell them that you're not comfortable with her care and think that another doctor would be better for you.
2007-08-01 14:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a patients right to change doctors, AND you do NOT have to go see her for permission or for a referral.....Go see whomever you wish.. It's all there in the Patient's Right Manual
2007-08-01 14:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋