Sorry if I seem like I'm ranting, being dismissed by doctors is a pet hate of mine (I had undiagnosed endo and PCOS, and in my quest to find out what was wrong with me, I was told by one doc that I just had wind, and should go home and take De-Gas... )
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Hi Girls,
I am still lurking and can see whats going on. I just read Leabies post and wanted to give you a little advice
I was with our state Ambulance Service for 6 six years. In that time I saw alot of good and alot of bad, when it came to watching dr's treat patients. I just want to ask you all to do one thing,
Take a piece of paper and write a list. Its really easy to go see a dr, ask a question and get snowballed by their answers, only to get home and take it all in and realise they didnt answer the questions you really wanted answered. Write down any symptoms you are having. Ask about any test available. "BE PROACTIVE IN YOUR HEALTH" Never be afraid to do this and remember you can always change dr's. If you have a dr and you aren't comfortable then get another opinion.
As a medical professional I could never give my personal thoughts on dr's i had seen, I used to have to be professional and say we are taking you to the best care, which was true somewhat. But I could tell them exactly what I have told all of you.
And so along with Leabie I am also for the rant but I really beieve that everyone should have access to the best medical care, public or private, and the best way to achieve that is to make the system work for you. After all that's what YOU PAY FOR!
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