I was not speaking about individual medical personal when I talked about the coldness of medical care in this ‘modern’ age. Even the few receptionists are dismayed with the changes made to make it all ‘streamlined’ and ‘efficient.’ I would say it is all because I am an old fogey, but I know the next generation behind me is not all that pleased either. I am thankful for those who show compassion.
Good morning. I understood what you meant, Kathaleena. The actual workers in the healthcare field are typically very kind-hearted and dedicated to serving. It’s why they went into that realm to begin with. They are amazing people. But heartless money grabbers are designing the systems for the most efficient processing of masses of people, get them in and out as fast as you can, and get the most bucks back from the investment in buildings, machines, and human resources (from this callous point of view, call them slaves to the system).
The communications and scheduling systems are the areas where I see the biggest failures here where I live. I think that is the area in which you were referring to with your comment, Kathaleena.
Also, there can be a push on doctors to do the easy fix of prescribing too many meds that can interact, especially as each specialty doc is looking out for what works best for what they treat without thorough thought to what else has been prescribed.
There is not enough time for them to just sit and listen–and thereby find what’s really under the malady.
It could be brokenness that isn’t physical, but emotional or social.
It’s easier for too many, or demanded by the authorities, that they check the blood test numbers, briefly look you over, prescribe and then send you on your way.
I’ve had the same doctor for 17 years–he knows me well–and he’ll chat, as always, but has to keep his eye on the clock.
Frankly, give me a “less-expensive” nurse or PA, who at least isn’t as pressured by the clock.
I don’t care, as long as I get the treatment I need and don’t feel like a cog in a fast moving chain.
Morning! Not enough snow for me to attempt a somersault! Not even an inch but eh it’s moisture!!
I do understand Kathaleena the coldness of the medical profession. Feeling as though one is in a cattle yard and viewed as such is un compassionate in my estimation and I have certainly been on the receiving end of such…especially in the ER. And I also wonder how as we age the “professionals” view us. When I was sent for an ultrasound on my leg due to popping veins the ultra sound tech spoke tersely to me and said I had already had a scan for this issue….ten years ago! I told her my doc wanted to ensure that the thrombosis was not deep leading to clotting…she shut up when I pointed that out to her but she continued to be rude…she was probably in her twenties.
A friend of ours is a retired Pediatric immunologist doc and he spoke of the “detachment” training in med school. The training of not becoming emotionally involved. Then came the day he held his son’s little best friend in his arms as he drew his last breath…there is no training that can remove that heartbreak.
It was a PA, who I did not go to regularly, who found out that my issue at the time was a thyroid issue. Good nurses and PAs are such a blessing, as are so many others who work in healthcare.
We have been impressed by the PAs in our lives these days. We have been seeing the same primary care doc for a long time and she does give us more time. It is nice that she is a teaching doc and if I needed an immediate appointment, I could see one of the residents in training who does evaluation and then my doc would come in as overseer to give the final opinion. That has been a nice advantage of being in this big hub of a medical training ground.
Does anyone drink coffee with chicory in it? I ordered a bag and hope to like it. I recall my parents liked it. I believe it is preferred in New Orleans.
Yeah, my first visit to the urologist I saw a PA, and she sent me for test which detected the cancer the first time.
My regular Dr. despises the way things are now, for many of the same reasons we do.
Most of it is insurance or administrators pushing this type of care. Some is required by fed regs, but a lot is about their bottom line, not patient health.
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I was not speaking about individual medical personal when I talked about the coldness of medical care in this ‘modern’ age. Even the few receptionists are dismayed with the changes made to make it all ‘streamlined’ and ‘efficient.’ I would say it is all because I am an old fogey, but I know the next generation behind me is not all that pleased either. I am thankful for those who show compassion.
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Good morning. I understood what you meant, Kathaleena. The actual workers in the healthcare field are typically very kind-hearted and dedicated to serving. It’s why they went into that realm to begin with. They are amazing people. But heartless money grabbers are designing the systems for the most efficient processing of masses of people, get them in and out as fast as you can, and get the most bucks back from the investment in buildings, machines, and human resources (from this callous point of view, call them slaves to the system).
The communications and scheduling systems are the areas where I see the biggest failures here where I live. I think that is the area in which you were referring to with your comment, Kathaleena.
Also, there can be a push on doctors to do the easy fix of prescribing too many meds that can interact, especially as each specialty doc is looking out for what works best for what they treat without thorough thought to what else has been prescribed.
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There is not enough time for them to just sit and listen–and thereby find what’s really under the malady.
It could be brokenness that isn’t physical, but emotional or social.
It’s easier for too many, or demanded by the authorities, that they check the blood test numbers, briefly look you over, prescribe and then send you on your way.
I’ve had the same doctor for 17 years–he knows me well–and he’ll chat, as always, but has to keep his eye on the clock.
Frankly, give me a “less-expensive” nurse or PA, who at least isn’t as pressured by the clock.
I don’t care, as long as I get the treatment I need and don’t feel like a cog in a fast moving chain.
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Morning! Not enough snow for me to attempt a somersault! Not even an inch but eh it’s moisture!!
I do understand Kathaleena the coldness of the medical profession. Feeling as though one is in a cattle yard and viewed as such is un compassionate in my estimation and I have certainly been on the receiving end of such…especially in the ER. And I also wonder how as we age the “professionals” view us. When I was sent for an ultrasound on my leg due to popping veins the ultra sound tech spoke tersely to me and said I had already had a scan for this issue….ten years ago! I told her my doc wanted to ensure that the thrombosis was not deep leading to clotting…she shut up when I pointed that out to her but she continued to be rude…she was probably in her twenties.
A friend of ours is a retired Pediatric immunologist doc and he spoke of the “detachment” training in med school. The training of not becoming emotionally involved. Then came the day he held his son’s little best friend in his arms as he drew his last breath…there is no training that can remove that heartbreak.
NJ
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It was a PA, who I did not go to regularly, who found out that my issue at the time was a thyroid issue. Good nurses and PAs are such a blessing, as are so many others who work in healthcare.
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We have been impressed by the PAs in our lives these days. We have been seeing the same primary care doc for a long time and she does give us more time. It is nice that she is a teaching doc and if I needed an immediate appointment, I could see one of the residents in training who does evaluation and then my doc would come in as overseer to give the final opinion. That has been a nice advantage of being in this big hub of a medical training ground.
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Does anyone drink coffee with chicory in it? I ordered a bag and hope to like it. I recall my parents liked it. I believe it is preferred in New Orleans.
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Yeah, my first visit to the urologist I saw a PA, and she sent me for test which detected the cancer the first time.
My regular Dr. despises the way things are now, for many of the same reasons we do.
Most of it is insurance or administrators pushing this type of care. Some is required by fed regs, but a lot is about their bottom line, not patient health.
Aj
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