Posted by judy1 on January 31, 2001, at 12:25:16
In reply to Re: Damned pdoc...., posted by CarolynAnn on January 30, 2001, at 20:26:47
Wow, am I the only person on this board who is terrified of hospitals? Anyway the lesson about pdocs- they are working for you (aren't you/insurance paying them?) It is their job to make a safe environment for you to come to so that you are able to describe your feelings exactly without fears of threats or feeling like a hypochondriac. If you don't feel this way, he/she has not done their job to create a therapeutic alliance. The reality is there are very few (in my experience) who are capable or even have an interest in doing so. After having a pdoc like that for 2 years and losing him, I went through 14!!! before I found one now who is capable of providing the environment I need. I want to add that I am a child abuse survivor and as such I am exquisitely sensitive to pdoc's reactions and know within minutes whether that person will be able to help me. I have driven my insurance nuts and actually pay a lot out of pocket but I am determined to get well. Sorry if I came off wrong, but this is a big issue with me. Take care, judy
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