Springing something new on your doctor during an appointment

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So say you have a doctor's appointment to look at your ass, but after you make that appointment, you discover you have a new problem with your elbow. Do you make a new appointment specifically for your new elbow problem, or do you just go to your ass appointment and then go, "hey, doc, I know you're busy looking at my ass, but could you check out this elbow situation here too?"

Do you feel that it's okay to bring up other things in an already-scheduled appointment, or is that bad form?

I think it's fine to have them look at something else while they are checking the original thing for which you specifically had an appointment. What do you think?

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Kicky: can't tell his ass from his elbow.

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My doctor has a two problem fee.

Some just charge as a long consult.

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maybe its hemorriods and carpet burn

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kicky- If your doctor will not address the second problem, I would find another doctor.

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kickycan wrote:

So say you have a doctor's appointment to look at your ass, but after you make that appointment, you discover you have a new problem with your elbow. Do you make a new appointment specifically for your new elbow problem, or do you just go to your ass appointment and then go, "hey, doc, I know you're busy looking at my ass, but could you check out this elbow situation here too?"

Do you feel that it's okay to bring up other things in an already-scheduled appointment, or is that bad form?

I think it's fine to have them look at something else while they are checking the original thing for which you specifically had an appointment. What do you think?

The primary problem should be addressed first, followed by the minor problem.

If you have intense rectal bleeding, and a wart on your elbow, I'd address the rectal bleeding immediately. The wart won't kill you, but the bleeding problem needs immediate attention.

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two for the price of one
Basically (unless MD is a specialist) the purpose of your appointment is to check your health. The fact is that you have two things going on and want him/her to address them both. Perhaps mention it up front so the MD will know ahead of time for any potential scheduling conflict issue.

(grrr ... someone already beat me to the ass-from-elbow line.)

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I would bring it up. If the doctor then feels a separate appointment is needed in regard to the other issue, he will let you know and make the other appointment.

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Ok, kicky, what in the name of God did you put in your ass this time?

Not another one of those toy plastic soldiers.

Will you never learn?

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Ragman wrote:

Basically (unless MD is a specialist) the purpose of your appointment is to check your health.

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So say you have a doctor's appointment to look at your ass

That's the purpose of the visit...

If the patient did not schedule a PE, than the patients is presenting with a SPECIFIC problem.

Routine question in this case:
"So, what brings you to the clinic today"?

If a PE has been scheduled, the above question would not be asked.

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I have often made appts for one thing only to bring up other stuff. It's a function of having to book so far in advance. No big deal. She allots 15 min for each pt and if you're out early one time, you make up for it another. Guess that's why she's always running late.

Point is: it doesn't matter WHY you're going (to her, anyway) - could just be a check up or it could be something specific. I think it's bullsh*t to have to come back for another visit if you're already there and under your allotted time.

But on the doctor topic, do your doctors charge you for signing medical forms or such? I had to get a medical exam to do my first aid and if I had gone to my regular doctor she would have tried to charge me. I wouldn't have paid because she's already getting paid for the visit. However, I was on the Island and I went to a doctor I didn't know and he only charged me $30. Other people paid up to $150!

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Miller, would the doctor laugh at the presence of the toy soldier or would such a thing be treated in a more dignified, professional manner?

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gustavratzenhofer wrote:

Ok, kicky, what in the name of God did you put in your ass this time?

Not another one of those toy plastic soldiers.

Wait, is that bad?

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Gargamel wrote:

Kicky: can't tell his ass from his elbow.

stevie wonder saw that coming Laughing

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Gargamel wrote:

gustavratzenhofer wrote:
Ok, kicky, what in the name of God did you put in your ass this time?

Not another one of those toy plastic soldiers.

Wait, is that bad?

Not particularly, unless it's the one where the three guys are manning the cannon. That ramrod thing sometimes will catch in the rectal cavity and I suspect that is what happened in this case.

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Bi-Polar Bear wrote:

Gargamel wrote:
Kicky: can't tell his ass from his elbow.

stevie wonder saw that coming

I know, I know.

I'll be doing a show at the "Chuckle Emporium" in Peoria tonight at 3am. Leave the kids at home.

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Gargamel wrote:

gustavratzenhofer wrote:
Ok, kicky, what in the name of God did you put in your ass this time?

Not another one of those toy plastic soldiers.

Wait, is that bad?

No, it's fun for the RNs and MDs in the ER, when they use their mighty enema equipment... Laughing

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Ah, good informative answers everyone. Thank you.

So then I'm assuming it's okay for me to mention my explosive Diarrhea after they start rooting around up there for the little plastic soldiers?

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kickycan wrote:

Ah, good informative answers everyone. Thank you.

So then I'm assuming it's okay for me to mention my explosive Diarrhea after they start rooting around up there for the little plastic soldiers?

I'd leave it as a surprise.

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Oh God, I usually have a whole laundry list between the time I make the appointment and when I show up.

I mean, if you're going to see a specialist, he/she pretty much wants to stick to that part of your body.

When I go to the doctor with a specific complaint, she don't know what I'm there for until she picks up my chart from the counter where the nurse has been writing all kinds of stuff in it.

2 weeks ago, I'd pulled a muscle in my leg really badly, and could barely walk. When I got to the doctors exam room, of course I had to wait 15 minutes before she came in.
The only way I felt comfortable, leaning over the table, back to the door. Just as I realized it looked like I was waiting for a prostate exam, I hear the door open behind me.....

Chai.....

what are you doing?

I said, "I'm trying not to move, I don't want the glitter to fall out of my vagina until you get a good look.

I try to be a good patient.

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