Have you heard of this?

I called my PCP today to schedule a physical for a medical release for surgery. My PCP who I have seen for fifteen years doesn't do medical releases for ANY surgery and referred me back to the surgeon. They said it is a liability issue. I have never heard of this before. So, who do you go to if not your own doc? Anyone run into this? Cathy

Cathy, That IS weird! Did your PCP recommend you to the surgeon? Just tell your surgeon about this and they can do the exam in their office. In fact there were several things that my surgeon insisted that his office do...it was a convenience /time issue. Liz

Liz, My PCP wrote the referral for surgery to the surgeon. I think I'm going to have to get another family doctor, but I'll never get in to one in the next two weeks. At least not one that I would want to keep. Anyone have a good internist that's afilliated with Kettering Hospital?

I really think you should try to go through your surgeon's office...they will be able to get you in right away. My surgeon wanted me to see a cardiologist before surgery...this was about 10 days before the surgery! I panicked because I knew I wouldn't be able to get in anywhere as a new patient...not to worry...the office sec. called a number and I got in in 4 days...try it....you may not see some one you want to keep "forever", but at least your surgery won't be held up! Liz

I've got to go the surgeon's tomorrow to see the dietitian, I ask them then. In the mean time I'll try not to freak. Thanks

Cathy, Nothing would surprise me at this point from a PCP. I found out after my surgery that my PCP of 21 years has no hospital privledges. If it hadn't been for Dr. Curry acting like both my PCP and my surgeon, I probably would have died. It amazes me how we find out things like this when we really need them. I looked all winter and finally had an appt. this week with a different PCP. He is the one that my husband sees. I really hated to change, but felt like I had no choice. Good Luck. Debra