"Who are you again" says my doctor of more than 1 year

[SemiCharmedQuark]

The man who determines what happens to me because he prescribes medications has no clue who I am. And I can't switch because he is the only doctor I can afford with no insurance.

I was in the hospital and now he put me on Lithium. I shake now.

It's just so depressing that the person in charge of my health has so many people he can't keep them straight.

[EFerrari]

1. What? Is that what he said to you?

:wtf:

And how is the Lithium going?

:hug:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

5. It's ok, Im up for another blood test.

How's things for you?

[NMMNG]

2. Ah, the joys of our health care system

Process people as quickly and as cheaply as possible. The insurance companies don't want to pay a penny more than they absolutely have to so doctors limit most visits to 15 minute "med reviews" once or twice a month. Accordingly they end up seeing an average 4 different patients per hour, 32 or more patients a day, 160 or more a week. Is it any wonder they can't remember who is who and what their needs are?

[SemiCharmedQuark]

6. I understand why he doesn't remember...

but it is frustrating. Im not angry at him, just the system

[Deja Q]

8. And they encourage docs to prescribe pills too...

then they say you're high risk so they can charge you more. In a society that's made to screw people up in the first place.

It's a vicious circle.

[shrike]

9. You have to be your own advocate in the mental health care system

Truly. And most people who need mental health care are in no shape to advocate for themselves.

[mrgorth]

3. We're here for you.

:grouphug:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

7. DU never ceases to amaze me

:)

[mopinko]

4. doctors-

aaaarrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhhh!