Posted by Racer on February 28, 2004, at 13:06:48
In reply to Shar, Racer and Noa, posted by judy1 on February 28, 2004, at 12:40:39
When your soon-to-be-ex-pdoc calls, you could tell him what you just told us: your internist would help you if you weren't such a complex case. You could then ask him for advice about whether another internist in your area might have more confidence in this area, or whether he, himself, might be able to consult with your internist about treating you. In one way, it's a long shot, but in another it's a viable option.
Here's a glimpse of what it might look like: you get telephone access to your STBEpdoc, you drive the long haul every three months to see him directly, and in between those visits, your internist can consult with pdoc about your treatment. That way, you can get the treatment you need and deserve, without the intimidation factors of the other pdocs closer to you, or the feeling of being without options. It's a sort of middle ground.
Of course, you'd have to work out a compensation schedule with pdoc, and he may not be interested in working with you on setting up a non-standard treatment structure like this, but if he's willing, would something like this seem doable to you?
Warmest wishes to you, whatever happens.
poster:Racer
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