Posted by highhatsize on December 16, 2010, at 10:07:51
In reply to Re: HOUSTON: New Doctors; Lots Of Old Maintenance Meds, posted by Solstice on December 15, 2010, at 22:33:35
to Solstice,
I tried to assuage my new primary care doctor's concern by having my records from the UC Med Center faxed to him before my first visit. I didn't see them myself but the primary care doc's reaction to them suggests that they were random excerpts rather than comprehensive. He also expressed unfamiliarity with some of the meds, although they are not esoteric.
I have since written my Internist in SF requesting that he write my new doc with assurances that the meds are appropriate and of long use.
The problem is that UCSF Med Center is the grave of written communication. Even though I sent my letter via certified mail and received the return receipt, there is no guarantee that my old doc will actually get it. (This has happened before.) Then, if he HAS received it, he will actually have to write a letter or pick up the phone.
I have since telephoned to see if he actually received the letter and has responded as requested but have received no reply.
The odds are that I will have to receive all my medical treatment through the U of T which is inconveniently far away. But I still remember my youth when one's g.p. would treat most disorders and only refer one to a specialist when obviously necessary.
- highatsize
N > > I have moved to Houston, TX after ten years in S.F., CA. When I moved to CA from NYS over ten years ago, I already had prescriptions for the eleven maintenance drugs that I currently take, some of which are Controlled Substances.
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> > On my first office visit with my new primary care doctor here in TX, I presented him with a list of my meds. He, in turn, presented me with the business cards of five specialists whom he said I would have to convince to sign off on my maintenance drugs before he would give me refillable prescriptions.
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> Well.. Highhatsize, you have indeed moved from one of the most 'liberal' states in the union - to one of the most conservative :-)
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> It sounds like the primary care doctor you encountered is being appropriately cautious. He doesn't know you - and a request for 11 medications, some of which are controlled, probably raised a red flag for him. He probably gave you cards since you aren't from the area and would need referrals. He'd probably be fine if you saw the same types of specialists - but ones that are on your insurance plan. He just wants your medication regimen reviewed - and that really is very reasonable.
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> I hope you find what you need.
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