A New Perspective

I have had the same physician for seventeen years. His partner actually delivered me &#@! years ago.

Being from a small town, he (and most other physicians in town) were general practitioners that did everything from deliver babies to caring for the geriatric set. I have always liked him and respected his decision (though not always followed the advice).

I have a new doctor. An internal medicine doctor. Wow.

Maybe because it is a fresh set of eyes with a different medical background and experience or maybe it is the specialized focus of his practice - but I am impressed.

My fears were unfounded. I had several disturbing lab results that he explained thoroughly and we discussed - yes we discussed - options. I wasn't simply told what would be doing. Some of it is related to the diabetes, some not. Though it is scary and new problems I have never dealt with - he presents it factually but positively.

Afterwards - I told him how much I feared he would suggest insulin. He looked at me with surprise and said "there are so many steps between where you are at and insulin - that is always a last case with me". Hallelujah!!!

He also was very surprised that I was being charged to get a copy of my medical records from my previous physician. He said "it is a state law that you have a right to your medical records". Apparently that is just a Kentucky state law. Indiana physicians and hospitals (I know I worked there) charge.

When my husband visited him they were discussing exercising. My husband made the suggestion of him joining a gym with the money he will be saving on Rx (because this doctor combined and used generics). The doc's reply was "why, the sidewalks are free?"

I think we have found a good one.

Thanks for every one's support and letting me whine.