Posted by Chris A. on June 25, 2001, at 14:17:44
In reply to When do you consult your pdoc?, posted by mair on June 23, 2001, at 22:08:03
Personally I tend to worry about bugging my doc inbetween appointments. I don't want him to view me as a pain or the boy who cried "Wolf," so get a bit paranoid and hesitate to phone, especially when my mood is off. He has always been very good about calling me back, so it isn't his problem. We also have an arrangement where we work as a team and I can titrate meds to a certain extent when early warning signs arise or side effects are intolerable. Sometimes I do lack judgement as to when I need to call.
Even in a relationship where trust is strong it can be a difficult decision. One idea is to go over with the doc what they consider as appropriate times to contact them. If they've given you their home phone number, I would consider that an encouragement to call. Afterhours I talk to the pDoc on call, as that is the arrangement. There are six pDocs in the practice, so this gives them uninterrupted time with their families.Please don't feel bad. Most pDocs should realize that it's difficult to know when to consult them first. Some apparently don't allow the patient to make any changes him or herself. I wouldn't like that.
Take care,
Chris A.
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