called to make appt with PCP
I have had my PCP do my pap smear and annual stuff like that. Any PCP should be able to do that. If the problem is something serious or difficult to diagnose and treat I might need to see a specialist, but it's probably minor and she would be able to handle it just fine. Besides all the other reasons I'd rather see her, isn't it a waste of money (including money from the insurance company) to see a specialist for something a PCP could easily do?
Kelly
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I'm gonna call back tomorrow and get an appt.
Kelly
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I would call back and tell her you need to be scheduled for several reasons and list one or two. You need not tell her everything. Speak to you pcp also and let him know that you were referred without seeing her by the receptionist. Mine would be very upset.
I hope it all goes well for you. If you do have to see a gyn I hope you find one that is sensitive to your needs. I haven't found one yet and my pcp is male and I don't feel comfortable with him doing my pap etc. So I haven't had one in many many years. I know thats bad, but it is what it is. Until I find a gyn i'm comfortable with i'll keep going the way I am. This is something that is very important to me.
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Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
(In my opinion) you should call your pcp back and make appt for "sick visit" - hell tell them you have a cold .. once you get in there to your appt you need to inform your dr what happened as well as what you had to go thru to get in to her - Ill bet she has no clue her receptionist is referring pts elsewhere and will sort it (and you/your medical problems) out!
Liz
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
While I understand the receptionists needs to know a basic amount, to know how long to schedule the appt for, I have NEVER felt comfortable telling them over the phone. Not their business and I don't trust their confidentiality.
I hope you are able to smoothly get an appointment tomorrow!
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