Doctors Category Professional

Doctors – This category discusses physicians and specialists who become involved in our care as we age. A good relationship between doctor and patient is critically important to make sure you or your loved one receives the best care. Insurance regulations complicate the ability to receive needed and beneficial care. Ignorance regarding the questions to ask or information to provide results in poor levels of care. Remaining with a family doctor rather than consulting a geriatrician or a specialist can be detrimental to achieving beneficial care.

“About 15 to 20 percent of all diagnoses are missed or flat-out incorrect,” according to Lori Parch in an article titled Danger at Your Doctor’s Office. Today, more than ever, it is important to understand the details, manage and advocate for medical care. This is especially relevant for older adults who see doctors as individuals to be revered versus questioned when they don’t understand a medical treatment or why a medication is being prescribed. A recent client of mine had a doctor increase the frequency of chemotherapy treatments and when I asked why; my client could not give me an answer because he didn’t question the doctor.

Ever imagine what your doctor would say to you if he or she could? One might hear, “I think you should find a new doctor. I feel dread each time I see you on my appointment list.”

Why ending long term relationships with family doctors is necessary when aging occurs and health conditions increase.