http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:44:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82459 First Blogtoberfest Winner Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:43:09 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82459 [...] the winner from the first GenBetween Blogtoberfest entry [...] [...] the winner from the first GenBetween Blogtoberfest entry [...]

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82279 When is it time to call the doctor? Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:26:37 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82279 [...] already talked about getting the most out of doctor’s appointments, but, how do you know when it’s time for you or your aging parent to see or call the [...] [...] already talked about getting the most out of doctor’s appointments, but, how do you know when it’s time for you or your aging parent to see or call the [...]

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82302 Nicole Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:30:09 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82302 Happily, I have yet to deal with this with my parents. I'm not ready for it. But there have been a few times when I've been the only one available to help keep track for my grandparents - an experience I'd prefer not to repeat, although I will if I need to. Thanks for the tips. Happily, I have yet to deal with this with my parents. I’m not ready for it. But there have been a few times when I’ve been the only one available to help keep track for my grandparents – an experience I’d prefer not to repeat, although I will if I need to. Thanks for the tips.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82455 Richelle F Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:54:48 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82455 I always feel like I need to write a list too, but sometimes at my son's well visits I don't feel like I have many questions and wish I did have more to ask the Dr. while we have him there with us. I always feel like I need to write a list too, but sometimes at my son’s well visits I don’t feel like I have many questions and wish I did have more to ask the Dr. while we have him there with us.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82386 Keri Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:50:12 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82386 Oh I am really going to sound terrible here, but I am seriously hoping that my siblings are ready for this. Because me? I'm only ready for the move to New Mexico. I'm ready to leave this whole thing behind and leave it all up to them. :( Oh I am really going to sound terrible here, but I am seriously hoping that my siblings are ready for this. Because me? I’m only ready for the move to New Mexico. I’m ready to leave this whole thing behind and leave it all up to them.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82266 Sharyn Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:39:44 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82266 Nope. No way. Not ready for this. No ma'am. Maybe I'll be more ready when I've adjusted to actually being responsible for my kids, but until then, uh uh. Nope. No way. Not ready for this. No ma’am. Maybe I’ll be more ready when I’ve adjusted to actually being responsible for my kids, but until then, uh uh.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82286 homemom3 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:46:32 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82286 I always make sure I write down a list of questions. Great tips though. :) I always make sure I write down a list of questions. Great tips though.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82285 Sara Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:05:21 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82285 Thanks for all the info....And the chance to win! Thanks for all the info….And the chance to win!

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82299 Caryn Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:34:05 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82299 I'm also a nurse and I feel this is an advantage whenever I or a member of my family goes to the doctor. I feel like I have to advocate for my family in order to navigate a system where the lingo and terminology, lack of time, and insurance bariers confuse the layperson. My husband doesn't let me go with him for his physicals for this very reason : ). My parents are not old enough to require assistance at this point but they ask me about tests and results whenever they go to the doctor. All this to say, I really feel that healthcare providers need to do better to help the patient get the best care possible rather than bringing in the numbers. I’m also a nurse and I feel this is an advantage whenever I or a member of my family goes to the doctor. I feel like I have to advocate for my family in order to navigate a system where the lingo and terminology, lack of time, and insurance bariers confuse the layperson. My husband doesn’t let me go with him for his physicals for this very reason : ). My parents are not old enough to require assistance at this point but they ask me about tests and results whenever they go to the doctor. All this to say, I really feel that healthcare providers need to do better to help the patient get the best care possible rather than bringing in the numbers.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments-135/comment-page-1/#comment-82300 JayMonster Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:31:02 +0000 http://www.genbetween.com/getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-appointments/#comment-82300 I had never thought of the 2 appointment idea, and honestly at times, I could care less about the financial repercussions, I am growing quite fed up with doctors that so overbook themselves. One of my mother's doctors has six rooms for only himself and books 6 appointments every 15 minutes. How can you possibly take care of a person when you need to average 2.5 minutes per patient? I had never thought of the 2 appointment idea, and honestly at times, I could care less about the financial repercussions, I am growing quite fed up with doctors that so overbook themselves. One of my mother’s doctors has six rooms for only himself and books 6 appointments every 15 minutes. How can you possibly take care of a person when you need to average 2.5 minutes per patient?

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