Thank you for the emails asking how my appointment went. It didn't. They cancelled because of a problem in the office and scheduled me for another the end of May. I was very nice to the staff when I asked them to have my NP call since a PA told me I should have a cath ASAP. Was she aware of that? No. So the message on the phone when we returned from Carole's visit, was a new appt this Thursday because I need seen ASAP. WTH?
Offices should realize that no bad news, predictions, or assumptions should ever be given to a patient by a non-provider. Physician assistants are valuable, but have put me through hell with their diagnoses. From hysterectomy because of cancer (oops), terminal lung condition for weeks (oops), covid pulse ox of 83 (oops), and now diagnosing a blockage or heart condition, telling me to get to the ER when palps are bad, and having to wait a full week for my provider to explain it. Before any other visits, tests, calls, I will make it clear that no one other than my doctor or NP is to spew their crap to me. Period. With the stress of the past year added to my illness, I do not need this anxiety. For echo results, mammogram, biopsies, CT scans, MRI, we must see the provider in person for results. So why are PAs allowed before the doctor even reviews the findings?
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It's long past 1 a.m. but I keep taking naps (rare for me) and that screws up bedtime. But my palps are strong and nasty as usual, I need to stay awake for a while longer. And try not to be upset that I am left hanging about what one person said was critical, and another making me wait for an appointment to explain it.
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9 comments:
Sorry you are going through trauma when that is the least thing you need. Seems like your doctor would have scheduled you right on the spot.
I pray that when you have the cath. it will show nothing REALLY serious.
Hugs and prayers
Charlotte in Va.
I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble getting compassionate, helpful care. I am thinking about you.
Oh no not again a cancelled apointment!!!
So sorry for you with all the trouble you have had the last year and this now again at a later time.
Praying that there are nothing serious shows up.
Sending lots of love and a big hug to you, Truus from Holland
Well crap. Do they not realize how much more stress this sort of thing adds to your already high level? I can certainly understand your aversion to PAs, after all those bad diagnoses. Good step to clarify no more news from a PA, now I hope your doctor office actually reads and follows those instructions.
Jeny is looking good, at least that's a bright spot in the day. Well, other than the being up at 1am bit, that is.
Well, I am relieved you are being seen this Thursday. Continuing to pray for you.
You are getting terrible medical service. I see these commercials on TV constantly about "see your doctor immediately" if you have heart palpitations. Maybe your NP and the other staff should see these commercials too? So sorry you have to wait.
Gosh, Marly... I've been away and haven't read any blogs in almost two weeks. It seems that I missed a lot! I'm so sorry you are going through yet another health issue--so glad you will have the procedure done on Thursday, though. I sure hope it is nothing serious. Getting appointments for anything medical these days is ridiculous. I'm glad you took matters into your own hands and reminded them that you were supposed to get a cath ASAP. Sending all positive thoughts and prayers your way. I know it's hard not to think the worst, but stay busy and know we are all pulling for you! ♥
So sorry your appointment was cancelled, but thankfully you are being proactive and not waiting for another six weeks. So often the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing and that is very scary!
One just has to shake their head, no? My thoughts go to those individuals who are not as "proactive" as Lauren says...and blindly and obediently would have waited until the end of May. The state of our health care system scares the crap out of me. Jeny's looking mighty fine. ~Robin~
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