HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

How to switch to a new doctor

Support Forums
>
Crohn's Disease
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 6/18/2012 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, just curious how everyone handles getting second opinions and switching doctors. I haven't told my doc yet I am switching. I liked them but they took too many risks. I went for a second opinion and the doctor seemed a little shocked at the risks that had been taken with my last colonoscopy as well as other issues. I am going to switch but don't want to burn my bridges totally with the other doc because I was not totally unsatisfied with my care. Also I think the new doc might have been a bit surprised I did not let the other know I was going for a second opinion. Is this improper etiquette? Though it may have been more shock about what happened. The new doc is somewhat closer so I may just say its about location. Like to hear your opinions, thanks!
Posted 6/18/2012 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
I had a real jerk for a GI my first time in, and immediately started doing research online for GI's in my area. I ended up going in to see the GI that gave my father-in-law a colonoscopy and really liked the way he asked questions and incorporated my preferences into any resulting treatment plan. What I ended up doing was just stalling the jerk-doctor's office, so that eventually they gave me up as a lost cause. I don't know how mature that is, but I felt awful (just diagnosed and utterly miserable, so absolutely no tolerance for anything) and didn't want to get too blunt with them :)

So no, I don't think that is improper at all. It is your right as a patient to get second, third, billionth opinion. If you aren't comfortable, change. See what else is out there. For diseases like this, I firmly believe that you need a doctor that you are 100% impressed with and have a good relationship with. It is a lifetime disease, so you are shopping for a lifetime doctor.

Also, I love your name! Labradorite is an utterly beautiful mineral. Good choice!
Posted 6/18/2012 6:23 AM (GMT 0)
For me it depends on why I am switching. I recently switched family doctors and I was honest with my first one about this. Even Asking for referrals for someone new. In that case though we both agreed that the clinic was not a good fit for me as I have complex care needs and they weren't really suited to that. When I found a new doctor everyone was happy and we parted ways on good terms and them saying if I ever needed to follow up on something I was welcome back. This was clearly ideal.

Other times I just don't tell them. I've had two specialists that I have switche and one I said nothing and just had my records faxed over and the other I told point blank I didn't really like them and I thought it was a personality issue and that was that. They also agreed with me and we parted on good terms.

Not sure if that helps?
Posted 6/18/2012 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
Shucks! I just thought Labradorite was someone who bred and showed Labrador Retrievers or who at least owned a Labrador Retriever and loved the breed!!!

Now C6H12O6 tells me its a mineral. Duh!
Posted 6/18/2012 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hahaha Crohnie :) We could both be right! Also you should look Labradorite (the mineral) up, because it really is gorgeous. It is a lot like opal but is dark instead of light. Also my user name is the chemical structure of glucose in case you don't want to type it all out :)
Posted 6/19/2012 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
Haha Thanks guys! the name was inspired by the mineral as it is one of my favorites and I was studying it at the time I created my username, though I can say I like labrador retrievers as well so it unintentionally works too haha. Thanks for the thoughts on switching, it is a tiresome but necessary process.
Posted 6/28/2012 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
I noticed your username. I use to make jewelry and labradorite was one of my favorite stones. Just wanted to say that. I love the blue flash it puts off. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Karen...

PS You can find me on the depression forum...
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply