Posted by Solstice on December 16, 2010, at 13:40:27
In reply to Re: HOUSTON: New Doctors; Lots Of Old Maintenance Meds, posted by highhatsize on December 16, 2010, at 10:07:51
> 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 think you probably hit the nail on the head when you referred to 'days-gone-by' :-) I think that between medical malpractice risks, the visibility of the drug addiction problems in this country, and the ever-increasing oversight of the DEA - doctors can't be relaxed about anything anymore. My mom's endocrinologist had acted as a primary care physician forever - but about 5 years ago he stopped prescribing anything except what is specifically related to endocrine disorders (thyroid, diabetes, etc.) He won't even give flu shots! I think that especially with medications used to treat mental health issues, other doctors are quick to not want to be involved. It's just these days and time, I guess.
What you're going through is a hassle for sure - and I think it must be very frustrating that your previous doctor is not being responsive to his responsibility to provide good transfer of care.
Hopefully you've got enough of a supply to get you through the transition..
Solstice
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