I agree with Carolyn. As a patient, it would make my life easier to access my medical records online. In fact, when I changed primary care physicians, the office would only give me copies of records f or...
You bring up a really excellent ethical question, and joking about an illness from medical care provider to medical care provider or patient to patient might be OK. However, i n...
You pose an excellent question, and I should clarify: I hired them after our first meeting -- if they seemed the right fit for me. I never had a non-clinical session, although I...
Kim, I think your example is an example of advocacy at best. Maurice, I agree that all too often, too many patients are passive in their own medical care. I think a good patient is informed and must h ave...
I'm really glad your results were good!! When it comes to medical information and testing, my philosophy is better-safe-than-sorry. I would personally want a followup in six months vs. 12 months becau se...
As a patient, I can tell whether a doctor is being authentic in his or her bedside manner. I just can tell. For example, the doctor who asked me if I had adopted my baby f rom...
I can understand why you are a bit anxious. These types of special views are really nerve-wracking, but it's great that the medical staff is investigating, which is so much better than ignoring the pr oblem...
These are just some of the symptoms: sleeping excessively, not eating, not being able to participate or enjoy activities. There are many more, but these could be symptoms of depression.
While it is helpful to go to web sites as the initial source of finding a physician, the best way of knowing whether a doctor is right for you is to assess how the appointment goes. Trust your gut ins tinct...
Any noticeable change in one's breasts should be taken seriously. I recommend you see a physician you trust to find out what's causing this. The results could be benign, but having the information tha t...
Glad to see you on Medpedia!! Nancy is an excellent blogger. I think there are so many food extremists out there, and it's good to eat sensibly -- things in moderation. I'm with Nancy...
I'm going to go with Dr. McGlone on this one. My oncologist said that it's OK for me to have soy products, and I was estrogen-positive. I think anything in excess can cause health problems. I do agree that...
I do want to address Charles' point, which is a good one: that words can often be as warm as hugging. For me, I took a lot of comfort in my doctors' words to me, as well as a few hugs!
This is an excellent question. I know individuals who have had much pain and suffering, yet they still haven't taken stock and gained the perspective that could help them better appreciate...
You are on target, and I appreciate your answer. I agree that it is harmless for patients and their families to view a good outcome or potential good outcome as a miracle.
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I do see Kim's point. I think a great doctor will cater to the needs of the patient. Some patients don't want to be hugged, and that's OK, as long as the doctor is able to gather that from the visit.
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I want to add one thing regarding medical treatment and "luck." Is it possible for a medical treatment to be administered and the affliction goes away by itself? In these cases, don't doctors and pati ents...
Perhaps the better term would be "luck." If the patient and family are religious, there's no harm in them believing in miracles. Of course, I would expect a doctor's worldview to be somewhat different although...
I agree with all of the above answers -- that lying about medical-related issues is not OK when a patient is talking to a doctor. How can a doctor help and treat a patient if there is no accuracy in s ymptoms...
I believe that there is no such thing as morality. This is a concept that humans have created to judge -- from individual to individual -- whether something is right or wrong. But right and wrong real ly...
Yikes! This is a difficult question. The science of medicine is always evolving, and people are living longer and longer due to advanced medicine. The point of medicine, I think, is to extend life, sa ve...