Posted by ricker on May 30, 2009, at 23:19:57
In reply to Re: E-Patient, posted by garnet71 on May 30, 2009, at 22:39:51
> The "non-compliance" issue you spoke of-denotes a childlike relationship between a doctor and patient. I don't think doctors should have MORE say as to what we put in our bodies than we should have; it should be mutually agreed upon in most cases.
Yes, but in a lot of cases, the patient does not have the mental capacity to speak for them-self...
> It was impossible for me to be compliant with my medications. I had a son to feed and support, a roof to keep over our head; no family to turn to for help in illness. The drugs were so debilitating for me, I'd be homeless and bankrupt if I was compliant, although I'm almost there anyway due to the meds I've been prescribed.I agree, if a patient is prescribed the wrong meds, negative outcomes are a given... compliant or not.
> I've heard many people say "talk to your doctor if you are experiencing adverse effects", as if it were so simple. You'd think it would be that simple.
I find it quite simple to talk with my doctor. In order for my doctor to be of any help, the stage must be set via open and trusting communication - both ways, then the prescribing can start..IMO.
>I told the last one who put me on those things, told him what they were doing to me. He said "what do you want me to do?" Instead of trying one of the dozen or more treatments for anxiety that exist, he said I was dumping my problems on him--in response to saying I could not function on a SSRI.Changing doctors can be helpful.... :-)
> This guy-an educated psychiatrist--actually had no alternative to an xxRI to treat me for anxiety.I've heard one can create a very authentic looking diploma with the help of a computer!!! ;-)
> I cannot support myself and be "compliant" at the same time, and unless that doctor wanted to pay my bills and support me and put my son through college, I had no choice but to find my own treatment. On the internet. Thank God I did.
I think the only way to become self sufficient is to bee 100% compliant. Of course, as I mentioned, the right meds are required.
Hope you find those meds soon. :-)Rick
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