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Dear Dr. Minkin I'm writing to followup a conversation on Menopause and Well Woman...

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Dear Dr. Minkin

I'm writing to followup a conversation on Menopause and Well Woman Checkups.

My visit to the PCP today was to say the least, get in and get out. I've never experienced this kind of treatment since visiting this practice. The visit consisted of: two minute conversation to verify necessary script refills,notify me they were currently out of flu vaccine, and conduct a cursory ENT exam then to be given over to other staff. The nurses and lab checked my weight, BP, temp, CBC,Lipid profile, vitamin D level, urinalysis, DEXA, Chest - Xray, and surprisingly a EKG. During the DEXA scan the nurse asked about getting a well woman exam and I declined knowing unless I prepped for the exam it would be very painful. I have experienced severe burning reaction when using the suggested prep OTC product prior to an exam. I did mention I had a mole on my back I'd like checked. For some reason, they said the doctor could do a whole body skin check and a rectal at the same time. The thought of that just downright scared me. If I read correctly though, physicians now suggest doing a FOBT tests periodically especially when a first family member had colon cancer which killed my father . I declined the offer for the skin check and rectal as well. Can't I obtain the kit to do a "home test" and send it in myself? I got the distinct impression the physician leaves it up to the nurses to discuss so called, "sensitive subjects".

After declining further tests, the physician came in and said you have a mole and it is fine. No questions as to why I wanted it checked. Then told the test results are great and you don't need to come back til next year and I was wisked out of the office. Mind you in years past, I was shown to the physician's office where he showed my x-rays with an explanation. We would discuss my EKG and DEXA scan results along with current or new script meds and news pertaining to what might be best for me. What a difference.

Did I insult the physician in some way because I declined the exams?
Thanks for listening
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Dear Dr. Minkin: My last mammogram was 2010. I decided to have one after obstaining for...

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Dr Minkin: The physician (PCP) I consult does not recommend mammograms or women wellness...

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StellaLane.. I appreciate your incite, to this healthcare issue for senior women. First...

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