tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post387949234391146073..comments2023-07-01T05:57:07.467-07:00Comments on Calling the Shots: Reduce Your Wait for Medical ResultsBeth L. Gainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-81849467191375921732012-02-23T08:32:03.417-08:002012-02-23T08:32:03.417-08:00Miller,
Thank you for reading and commenting. You...Miller,<br /><br />Thank you for reading and commenting. Your situation isn't unique in terms of waiting. Unfortunately, medical personnel seem to have no qualms about making a patient wait. Frankly, I think it's ridiculous. <br /><br />It's up to you how you want to handle this, but if I were in your situation, I would call and generally make a pest of myself (but in a nice way). I would want an update sooner rather than later.<br /><br />Waiting is the hardest -- and oftentimes cruelest -- part. I hope everything works out well for you. I definitely recommend calling and expressing that you would like to know the status of your medical situation. You have a right to know sooner rather than later.Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-53882514462491927822012-02-22T23:14:27.668-08:002012-02-22T23:14:27.668-08:00I moved to a new area a few years ago, and just re...I moved to a new area a few years ago, and just recently was forced to getting a doctor as I'm having all kinds of abdominal problems after eating. He ordered me 2 tests...an Upper GI with a small bowel follow through, and an ultrasound of the liver and gallbladder. They got me in for the UGI this past Monday. The radiologist didn't tell me a thing. They did the test and sent me on my way. Tomorrow is Thursday, and I'm dying to know the results. I think my doctor is waiting until next week, after I get my ultrasound. I'm still thinking about calling him. He also hasn't told me about my blood results I did the week prior. Bah...I hate this!Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883400076941258669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-86948008633381031232011-01-25T10:07:23.241-08:002011-01-25T10:07:23.241-08:00Chez,
I'm so sorry the tests were so emotiona...Chez,<br /><br />I'm so sorry the tests were so emotional for you. Trust me, I've been there. <br /><br />I'm glad you told the receptionist to have the doctor call you ASAP. I look forward to reading your next blog.Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-80603806674647125512011-01-25T03:49:25.497-08:002011-01-25T03:49:25.497-08:00Beth I am very grateful to you for this informatio...Beth I am very grateful to you for this information.<br />I am currently being treated in the 'public' - meaning Medicare - system. When my oncologist requested tests he first of all said he would call with the results. I looked at him and he stated 'not a good idea.' I then made an appointment which was changed owing to lack of funding. I had my tests today! I then went downstairs and spoke to my doctor's receptionist. Requested that he phone me asap with the results. Will be interesting to see what happens. For the first time ever, the tests reduced me to tears. I will write about that on my blog tomorrow. Thank you so much for this post.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334065619837967170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-31155287532164309132011-01-24T20:55:55.228-08:002011-01-24T20:55:55.228-08:00Nancy,
Good for you in being persistent in tracki...Nancy,<br /><br />Good for you in being persistent in tracking down a doctor! It's unfortunate that we patients sometimes have to do all the heavy work in order to get the answers we need. I'm so glad you got the upper hand in terms of getting the information you need, thanks to your persistence and courage!<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words about my post.Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-16644057188617173562011-01-24T14:30:15.128-08:002011-01-24T14:30:15.128-08:00Beth, Interesting post here that conjures up many ...Beth, Interesting post here that conjures up many recent memories for me. First of all, I believe you can be as "pesty" as you want as long as you go about it in the right way. Just like with everything else, it's all in how you say, or in this case, ask it. I sat around waiting for my biopsy results all day (I was told they would call me that day) and finally had to track down my doctor myself. It turned out, he wasn't even in that day and had I not called myself, no one would have bothered to get in touch with me (I told them that was unacceptable) and of course, I was going crazy at home waiting. Plus, I had an oncology appt already in place for the next morning. I was livid. I did keep my cool, tracked a different doctor down, squeezed all the info I could out of him and then fell apart after I hung up!! That was my long answer I guess. Short answer, speak up for yourself and don't be forced to wait too long for answers. Great post, Beth.nancyspointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.com