Hypothyroidism: Is my doctor individual an idiot?
He keeps denying me a major part of my tablets simply because I have not made an appointment for a yearly check up (yeah, i havne't been to the doctor since June of 2008 or so I think). I told him i enjoy no job and no health insurance (repeatedly) and cannot pay for doctor visit right now because I have no money for that. He knows i want the medicine EVERY DAY but he just seems to gain continually stubborn about this whole appointment thing. Am I supposed to magically catch hired and have a miracle where I get my medical insurance over hours of darkness? he didnt even respont to my voice mail saying the SAME freakin thing i a moment ago explained right now. Im not being negative roughly going to the doctor and in fact i dont really care if I progress (im not scared of doctors). The real issue here is the money, not the physical ability to find there/drive there. Any suggestions?
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Pareidolia is right, and as unfortunate as it is for you, your doctor is doing the right thing. The cause he wants to see you is to make sure that you still NEED the medicine, and are not lately abusing it. If he gave you the prescription, and you OD'd or did something stupid with it (like some citizens do) you could then sue your doctor for malpractice saying that he gave it to you lacking first checking up on your condition.
If your doctor will not speak to you about financial concerns, maybe seek out the counsel of some other GPs and see what they have to say. I know that there are doctors out here that will not deny a patient check ups and other things regardless of financial status, so try and seek out a physician that runs that kind of practice.
Well I don't know how to help you, but realize that a doctor who prescribes you medicine is responsible for that medicine's effect. Doctors who hold seen a patient can sometimes prescribe medicine over the phone, but they are taking a risk (and risking your form likewise) the longer you go unmonitored (especially with this type of disease which, if not properly treated would dispense symptoms more severe long-term than short-term).
As it stands now though you are relying on him to prescribe things for you, and take that legal risk, minus compensation. Perhaps he doesn't mind the money and would see you for free. But this is his job.
I wont repeat what the other 2 have said. He needs to protect himself as all right as protect you. The oath you take when you graduate from medical school is "do no harm." You involve to see him or any doctor you get your medicine filled bc they entail to check your TSH level to make sure that the dose is right for you. There are lots of free clinics for pts that dont have insurance. Just google for them around you or telephone call and ask him if he knows of any.
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Pareidolia is right, and as unfortunate as it is for you, your doctor is doing the right thing. The cause he wants to see you is to make sure that you still NEED the medicine, and are not lately abusing it. If he gave you the prescription, and you OD'd or did something stupid with it (like some citizens do) you could then sue your doctor for malpractice saying that he gave it to you lacking first checking up on your condition.
If your doctor will not speak to you about financial concerns, maybe seek out the counsel of some other GPs and see what they have to say. I know that there are doctors out here that will not deny a patient check ups and other things regardless of financial status, so try and seek out a physician that runs that kind of practice.
Well I don't know how to help you, but realize that a doctor who prescribes you medicine is responsible for that medicine's effect. Doctors who hold seen a patient can sometimes prescribe medicine over the phone, but they are taking a risk (and risking your form likewise) the longer you go unmonitored (especially with this type of disease which, if not properly treated would dispense symptoms more severe long-term than short-term).
As it stands now though you are relying on him to prescribe things for you, and take that legal risk, minus compensation. Perhaps he doesn't mind the money and would see you for free. But this is his job.
I wont repeat what the other 2 have said. He needs to protect himself as all right as protect you. The oath you take when you graduate from medical school is "do no harm." You involve to see him or any doctor you get your medicine filled bc they entail to check your TSH level to make sure that the dose is right for you. There are lots of free clinics for pts that dont have insurance. Just google for them around you or telephone call and ask him if he knows of any.
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