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Things I hate most about going to the doctor...
Olivia_WebMD_Staff posted:
It's a new year, and my work provides me sessions with a health coach. (Yep, I am lucky!)
The only downside is that part of my health coach's job is to steer me towards the right preventative care. So, time to schedule a bunch of doctor's appointments to get me on track.
I know it's best, but I HATE going to the doctor. How about you?
So, let's vent. Finish this sentence:
What I hate most about going to the doctor is _________________.
Can't wait to hear what you all have to say.
Olivia
The only downside is that part of my health coach's job is to steer me towards the right preventative care. So, time to schedule a bunch of doctor's appointments to get me on track.
I know it's best, but I HATE going to the doctor. How about you?
So, let's vent. Finish this sentence:
What I hate most about going to the doctor is _________________.
Can't wait to hear what you all have to say.
Olivia
67 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...It's a new year, and my work provides me sessions with a health coach. (Yep, I am lucky!)<br /> <br />The only downside is that part of my health coach's job is to steer me towards the right preventative care. So, time to schedule a bunch of doctor's appointments to get me on track. <br /> <br />I know it's best, but I HATE going to the doctor. How about you?<br /> <br />So, let's vent. Finish this sentence:<br /> <br /><b><i>What I hate most about going to the doctor is _________________.</i></b><br /> <br />Can't wait to hear what you all have to say. <br /> <br />Olivia
brunosbud responded:
Gee, so many people upset, frustrated and dissatisfied with their doctors. Please, since I'm a little slow on the uptake...
With the healthcare system we presently have, what incentive(s) are there for doctors to actually "heal" their patients?
Do they get a bonus? Extra frequent flyer miles? A letter of thanks from the governor? Free SuperBowl tickets?
"Novartis Terminates Drugs/ Expects Charge of 590 Million"
http://topnews.us/content/227262-novartis-terminates-development-two-drugs-expecting-charge-590m
If it cost $300 million to develop a drug, today, what exactly is the incentive to actually make something that "cures"? Do you think they aren't a little concerned about what's happening to Eastman Kodak?
The biggest threat to all drug makers (and doctors) are people adopting healthy lifestyle habits...
Until that day comes, they can charge whatever they want, make us wait as long as they want and suffer unspeakable indignities because?....
They have us over a barrel.
With the healthcare system we presently have, what incentive(s) are there for doctors to actually "heal" their patients?
Do they get a bonus? Extra frequent flyer miles? A letter of thanks from the governor? Free SuperBowl tickets?
"Novartis Terminates Drugs/ Expects Charge of 590 Million"
http://topnews.us/content/227262-novartis-terminates-development-two-drugs-expecting-charge-590m
If it cost $300 million to develop a drug, today, what exactly is the incentive to actually make something that "cures"? Do you think they aren't a little concerned about what's happening to Eastman Kodak?
The biggest threat to all drug makers (and doctors) are people adopting healthy lifestyle habits...
Until that day comes, they can charge whatever they want, make us wait as long as they want and suffer unspeakable indignities because?....
They have us over a barrel.
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...Gee, so many people upset, frustrated and dissatisfied with their doctors. Please, since I'm a little slow on the uptake...<br /><br />With the healthcare system we presently have, what incentive(s) are there for doctors to actually "heal" their patients? <br /><br />Do they get a bonus? Extra frequent flyer miles? A letter of thanks from the governor? Free SuperBowl tickets?<br /><br /><br /><br />"Novartis Terminates Drugs/ Expects Charge of 590 Million"<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://topnews.us/content/227262-novartis-terminates-development-two-drugs-expecting-charge-590m">http://topnews.us/content/227262-novartis-terminates-development-two-drugs-expecting-charge-590m</a> <br /><br />If it cost $300 million to develop a drug, today, what exactly is the incentive to actually make something that "cures"? Do you think they aren't a little concerned about what's happening to Eastman Kodak? <br /><br /><br /><br />The biggest threat to all drug makers (and doctors) are people adopting healthy lifestyle habits... <br /><br />Until that day comes, they can charge whatever they want, make us wait as long as they want and suffer unspeakable indignities because?....<br /><br /><i>They have us over a barrel.</i>
I've been thinking about the previous comment and I need to amend it a bit. If a doctor read the above post, I'm certain they'd be quite offended...actually pissed off, may be more accurate...
When you get your haircut, the person cutting your hair wouldn't dare ask you to sweep the floor once finished...
Or, if you ordered a meal at a restaurant, the chef wouldn't dream of asking you to come into the kitchen and peel your own potatoes and carrots...And, if you went to the car wash, the manager won't hand you a chamois skin and tell you to dry your own car, yourself.
But, when you go see your doctor, you may or may not receive treatment for your condition, you may or may not get a prescription, you may or may not be asked to draw blood. But, what you will always get before leaving the doctor's office?...
A list of "Things-to-do".
"Healing" is not a passive enterprise; Its a partnership. And, in terms of successful outcomes, this is precisely why medicine has such a crappy batting average...
Because doctors don't get to pick who they "partner" will be.
When you get your haircut, the person cutting your hair wouldn't dare ask you to sweep the floor once finished...
Or, if you ordered a meal at a restaurant, the chef wouldn't dream of asking you to come into the kitchen and peel your own potatoes and carrots...And, if you went to the car wash, the manager won't hand you a chamois skin and tell you to dry your own car, yourself.
But, when you go see your doctor, you may or may not receive treatment for your condition, you may or may not get a prescription, you may or may not be asked to draw blood. But, what you will always get before leaving the doctor's office?...
A list of "Things-to-do".
"Healing" is not a passive enterprise; Its a partnership. And, in terms of successful outcomes, this is precisely why medicine has such a crappy batting average...
Because doctors don't get to pick who they "partner" will be.
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...I've been thinking about the previous comment and I need to amend it a bit. If a doctor read the above post, I'm certain they'd be quite offended...actually pissed off, may be more accurate...<br /><br /><br />When you get your haircut, the person cutting your hair wouldn't dare ask you to sweep the floor once finished... <br />Or, if you ordered a meal at a restaurant, the chef wouldn't dream of asking you to come into the kitchen and peel your own potatoes and carrots...And, if you went to the car wash, the manager won't hand you a chamois skin and tell you to dry your own car, yourself.<br /><br />But, when you go see your doctor, you may or may not receive treatment for your condition, you may or may not get a prescription, you may or may not be asked to draw blood. But, what you will always get before leaving the doctor's office?...<br /><br />A list of "Things-to-do".<br /><br />"Healing" is not a passive enterprise; Its a partnership. And, in terms of <i>successful outcomes</i>, this is precisely why medicine has such a crappy batting average... <br /><br /><i>Because doctors don't get to pick who they "partner" will be.</i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><br /></i>
Anon_6065 responded:
I hate the wait and it really bugs me that there is a sign posted that says "If you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment you will have to reschedule" They can't wait 10 minutes for us but we can sit and wait over an hour for them???
At my pediatricians I hate that they need to see my insurance card every visit to make a copy. Nothing has changed since last month and if it had I would tell you.
Sorry I know this is an older post but I had to comment.
At my pediatricians I hate that they need to see my insurance card every visit to make a copy. Nothing has changed since last month and if it had I would tell you.
Sorry I know this is an older post but I had to comment.
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...I hate the wait and it really bugs me that there is a sign posted that says "If you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment you will have to reschedule" They can't wait 10 minutes for us but we can sit and wait over an hour for them??? <br /> <br />At my pediatricians I hate that they need to see my insurance card every visit to make a copy. Nothing has changed since last month and if it had I would tell you. <br /> <br />Sorry I know this is an older post but I had to comment.
Leslied613 responded:
They always find something.
namy_c responded:
oh my favorite question
the 1st thing is injections ..if i have to get one
2nd thing is the environment scares me the people all ill waiting in line ..
next thing i dontlike how doctors generally treat patients (i am going to be doctor myself ) but anyhow i find them mean (just a personal opinion)
the 1st thing is injections ..if i have to get one
2nd thing is the environment scares me the people all ill waiting in line ..
next thing i dontlike how doctors generally treat patients (i am going to be doctor myself ) but anyhow i find them mean (just a personal opinion)
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...oh my favorite question <br />the 1st thing is injections ..if i have to get one <br />2nd thing is the environment scares me the people all ill waiting in line ..<br />next thing i dontlike how doctors generally treat patients (i am going to be doctor myself ) but anyhow i find them mean (just a personal opinion)
PSJ1970 responded:
I hate when I go to a doctor about a specific issue and get sent to another who "specializes" in that issue, only to be told ($50 in copays later) that the specialist doesn't specialize in that area anymore...so off to another "specialist" who doesn't even address my concerns, but tries to sign me up for some clinical trials that I don't qualify for anyways.
They don't have any bedside manner anymore and don't seem to give a damn about the patient's feelings. Well, that and seeing my weight. lol. Man I'm a grouch.
They don't have any bedside manner anymore and don't seem to give a damn about the patient's feelings. Well, that and seeing my weight. lol. Man I'm a grouch.
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...I hate when I go to a doctor about a specific issue and get sent to another who "specializes" in that issue, only to be told ($50 in copays later) that the specialist doesn't specialize in that area anymore...so off to another "specialist" who doesn't even address my concerns, but tries to sign me up for some clinical trials that I don't qualify for anyways. <br /> <br />They don't have any bedside manner anymore and don't seem to give a damn about the patient's feelings. Well, that and seeing my weight. lol. Man I'm a grouch. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">
sherrydoria responded:
What I hate most about going to the doctor is:
I would have to agree its getting on the scale. I most certainly have room to loose weight. I don't want to go because my Doctor gives me such a hard. Each doctor I go to....."for pete's sakes I am not overweight to piss you off". Its very disappointing. I change doctors in hopes to have someone work with me. I am not having a surgery and I am not going to take your pills. I eat the same things every day. Apple/Yogurt in the am with a cup of cofffee, a sandwich tuna/chicken or pbj. Supper just a plate full of food. I exercise for 30mins a day. I look in the mirror and I love that person I see. Thank you God for that. We are all made special and unique. ps...I am a size 16/18, I am 46yrs old and just became a Grandma. I am trying my best.
I would have to agree its getting on the scale. I most certainly have room to loose weight. I don't want to go because my Doctor gives me such a hard. Each doctor I go to....."for pete's sakes I am not overweight to piss you off". Its very disappointing. I change doctors in hopes to have someone work with me. I am not having a surgery and I am not going to take your pills. I eat the same things every day. Apple/Yogurt in the am with a cup of cofffee, a sandwich tuna/chicken or pbj. Supper just a plate full of food. I exercise for 30mins a day. I look in the mirror and I love that person I see. Thank you God for that. We are all made special and unique. ps...I am a size 16/18, I am 46yrs old and just became a Grandma. I am trying my best.
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...What I hate most about going to the doctor is:<br />I would have to agree its getting on the scale. I most certainly have room to loose weight. I don't want to go because my Doctor gives me such a hard. Each doctor I go to....."for pete's sakes I am not overweight to piss you off". Its very disappointing. I change doctors in hopes to have someone work with me. I am not having a surgery and I am not going to take your pills. I eat the same things every day. Apple/Yogurt in the am with a cup of cofffee, a sandwich tuna/chicken or pbj. Supper just a plate full of food. I exercise for 30mins a day. I look in the mirror and I love that person I see. Thank you God for that. We are all made special and unique. ps...I am a size 16/18, I am 46yrs old and just became a Grandma. I am trying my best.
brunosbud replied to sherrydoria's response:
I find it interesting why so many find seeing their doctor so unpleasant and intimidating. They're paid to render a professional assessment & a patient's weight falls within their scope of oversight & responsibility...
But, besides that, consider this, the next time you see your doctor...
What would you want them to say if they really, really cared about you? What if your doctor was your son or daughter... Would you want them to lie to you? Would you want them to hold anything back?
When I go to my doctor's office, I view it as one of the last places on earth where I can hear the "truth", and...
...the harder and colder, the better!
But, besides that, consider this, the next time you see your doctor...
What would you want them to say if they really, really cared about you? What if your doctor was your son or daughter... Would you want them to lie to you? Would you want them to hold anything back?
When I go to my doctor's office, I view it as one of the last places on earth where I can hear the "truth", and...
...the harder and colder, the better!
Report This| Share this:Things I hate most about going to the doctor...I find it interesting why so many find seeing their doctor so unpleasant and intimidating. They're paid to render a professional assessment & a patient's weight falls within their scope of oversight & responsibility...<br /><br />But, besides that, consider this, the next time you see your doctor...<br /><br /><i>What would you want them to say if they really, really cared about you? What if your doctor was your son or daughter... Would you want them to lie to you? Would you want them to hold anything back?</i><br /><br />When I go to my doctor's office, I view it as one of the last places on earth where I can hear the "truth", and...<br /><i><br />...the harder and colder, the better!</i>
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