Recently an interesting discussion has been taking place at Caring.com. The subject? What to do when the doctor isn't listening to you or the person you're caring for, not carrying out your wishes when it comes to treatment and medication choices, or recommending drugs or treatments that seem inappropriate for much older patients. Here are a few examples:
• LindaSD says her mom's doctor tries to make her feel guilty when she asks to remove a medication from her mom's regimen or refuses a procedure. Her mom, who is 90, is in late-stage Alzheimer's, so she decided not to give Aricept and to refuse a colonoscopy, but had to fight those battles with the doctor who disagreed.
• Grannylove2 feels it's important to honor her mom's decision not to take Aricept for her advancing Alzheimer's, and told a story of her mom being admitted to the ER for a cracked ankle, then falling off the bed while having X-rays and shattering her heel and arm.
• Anonymous says it's important to find a doctor with geriatric experience, and you may need to change doctors if the relationship isn't working. If you don't know any doctors in your area with geriatric experience, you might try asking someone at a local senior center or assisted living facility; they usually have experience working with local doctors with expertise in aging.
• Oldylocks reminds everyone to get an irrevocable POA for medical decisions and make sure you or someone else attends all medical appointments to advocate for the elderly patient.
Here are five signs it may be time to "break up" with your doctor:
1. You feel the doctor blames, ignores, or criticizes you or the person in your care
2. The doctor doesn't respond to your feedback, or becomes defensive or unpleasant
3. It seems the doctor isn't taking your family member's pain or other symptoms seriously enough
4. You find out about treatments that can help that the doctor hasn't told you about
5. The doctor doesn't explain treatment options clearly, resulting in mistakes
In this case, your best bet is to change doctors, and find one you can work with to provide the best care. Doctors often say that if a patient is going to change doctors, they'd appreciate hearing it directly rather than suddenly receiving a "sneak" request for medical records to be sent to another doctor. In general, I think they're right; honesty is the best policy. But if you've had a truly unpleasant exchange with your doctor, I believe it's your prerogative to find a new doctor and ask the staff to fax over the request for records. You're not obligated to engage in another confrontation.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Read the 10 Reasons Men Don't See A Doctor
Sitting around.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, the main reason why men do not visit the doctor is the waiting time involved. reluctance of men to visit the doctor anyway is only compounded by the amount of waiting time.
Shame.
Men find it difficult to speak of the intimate emotions, sexual difficulties, mental health problems such as stress and depression or physical problems that can affect the bowel or genital areas. Even the exchange of information with a best friend can be an embarrassment for both the person and his friend. Why? men are just not used to it and as a result of these situations are uncomfortable and to be avoided.
Men exaggerate the negative qualities of health care.
As part of its rationale, many men are reasons why health services are insufficient, a waste of time, more expensive, etc. Sometimes this is little more than an excuse, but there are times when a doctor visit leaves men feeling genuinely dissatisfied - and this can be for any number of reasons.
Health Services are feminized.
Dr Ian Banks, president of the Forum Men's Health, found that men and health professionals are health services that men feel unwelcome. One reason is the feminized form health practices are organized in terms of decoration and the bias of information to women. The men said they wanted to see more men magazines, posters of men's health, or even movies. Why, asks Ian Banks, surgery can not be held in bars, golf clubs or other places men are likely to be?
'Suck it up'.
From an early age men are socialized to internalize their emotions and physical discomfort. In some occupations that focus on the man of these qualities "are encouraged. Subsequently, many men who want to share information about your mood, or physical condition, I do not know where to start.
It makes no sense unless there is something wrong.
In 40 years, mostly men seen in terms of medical emergencies, surgery, or dealing with sick people. In these terms, men see much point in going to the doctor unless something is very obviously wrong with themselves.
Men are not socialized to visit the doctor.
John W. Saultz, MD, professor and chairman of Family Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University said that about 16 girls continue to visit the doctor for routine gynecological care or maternity while the contact men often stops. This helps explain why the waiting rooms are almost always full of women, children and the elderly. This is a situation that many men are uncomfortable and find it difficult to associate with.
Defects are signs of weakness.
This refers to the issue of socialization. Not only visits to the doctor signal disease or an inability to cope, may seem to many men, to say something about masculinity. Many men simply prefer to grit our teeth and hope "that" will disappear.
The fear of being judged.
A common concern among men is that their problem or physical condition is unique. Nothing could be further from the truth and the chance that your doctor did not come across your situation before they are so small they do not deserve much thought.
Men exaggerate the negative qualities of health care.
As part of its rationale, many men are reasons why health services are insufficient, a waste of time, more expensive, etc. Sometimes this is little more than an excuse, but there are times when a doctor visit leaves men feeling genuinely dissatisfied - and this can be for any number of reasons.
Doctors do not match with preventive health.
From age 40 and older men usually have to see the doctor more regularly. At this point we can begin to see the benefits of screening rather than waiting until something goes wrong.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, the main reason why men do not visit the doctor is the waiting time involved. reluctance of men to visit the doctor anyway is only compounded by the amount of waiting time.
Shame.
Men find it difficult to speak of the intimate emotions, sexual difficulties, mental health problems such as stress and depression or physical problems that can affect the bowel or genital areas. Even the exchange of information with a best friend can be an embarrassment for both the person and his friend. Why? men are just not used to it and as a result of these situations are uncomfortable and to be avoided.
Men exaggerate the negative qualities of health care.
As part of its rationale, many men are reasons why health services are insufficient, a waste of time, more expensive, etc. Sometimes this is little more than an excuse, but there are times when a doctor visit leaves men feeling genuinely dissatisfied - and this can be for any number of reasons.
Health Services are feminized.
Dr Ian Banks, president of the Forum Men's Health, found that men and health professionals are health services that men feel unwelcome. One reason is the feminized form health practices are organized in terms of decoration and the bias of information to women. The men said they wanted to see more men magazines, posters of men's health, or even movies. Why, asks Ian Banks, surgery can not be held in bars, golf clubs or other places men are likely to be?
'Suck it up'.
From an early age men are socialized to internalize their emotions and physical discomfort. In some occupations that focus on the man of these qualities "are encouraged. Subsequently, many men who want to share information about your mood, or physical condition, I do not know where to start.
It makes no sense unless there is something wrong.
In 40 years, mostly men seen in terms of medical emergencies, surgery, or dealing with sick people. In these terms, men see much point in going to the doctor unless something is very obviously wrong with themselves.
Men are not socialized to visit the doctor.
John W. Saultz, MD, professor and chairman of Family Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University said that about 16 girls continue to visit the doctor for routine gynecological care or maternity while the contact men often stops. This helps explain why the waiting rooms are almost always full of women, children and the elderly. This is a situation that many men are uncomfortable and find it difficult to associate with.
Defects are signs of weakness.
This refers to the issue of socialization. Not only visits to the doctor signal disease or an inability to cope, may seem to many men, to say something about masculinity. Many men simply prefer to grit our teeth and hope "that" will disappear.
The fear of being judged.
A common concern among men is that their problem or physical condition is unique. Nothing could be further from the truth and the chance that your doctor did not come across your situation before they are so small they do not deserve much thought.
Men exaggerate the negative qualities of health care.
As part of its rationale, many men are reasons why health services are insufficient, a waste of time, more expensive, etc. Sometimes this is little more than an excuse, but there are times when a doctor visit leaves men feeling genuinely dissatisfied - and this can be for any number of reasons.
Doctors do not match with preventive health.
From age 40 and older men usually have to see the doctor more regularly. At this point we can begin to see the benefits of screening rather than waiting until something goes wrong.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Why the Men Don't go to See A Doctor?
According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, a key reason why men don't visit the doctor is the waiting time involved. Men's reluctance to visit the doctor anyway is simply compounded by the amount of time spent waiting.
However, the amount of time required for a doctor's visit is just a drop in the ocean when compared to your entire life. And more importantly, the time needed for a doctor's visit is well worth it. Staying healthy should be priority but often isn't.
Let's see why a lot of men don't like to see a doctor?
to be continued..
However, the amount of time required for a doctor's visit is just a drop in the ocean when compared to your entire life. And more importantly, the time needed for a doctor's visit is well worth it. Staying healthy should be priority but often isn't.
Let's see why a lot of men don't like to see a doctor?
to be continued..
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