I have a Dr. Appt. - Page 2

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

So it appears that things can open up and we do not need to stop treating people who need medical care. I hope other states follow suit.

i heard a story on the news last night of a doctor who had a doctor friend who was a surgeon. He tore his rotator cuff and his state has banned corrective surgery. He, himself, cannot perform surgery until he has - and recovers from - the reotator cuff repair.

I guess he could go to another state - if he is allowed to leave his state to do that.

I think we are beginning to realize how these rules are hurting real poeple. I hope so.

tsavorite · ‎03-09-2010

@Isobel Archer wrote:
So it appears that things can open up and we do not need to stop treating people who need medical care. I hope other states follow suit.

i heard a story on the news last night of a doctor who had a doctor friend who was a surgeon. He tore his rotator cuff and his state has banned corrective surgery. He, himself, cannot perform surgery until he has - and recovers from - the reotator cuff repair.

I guess he could go to another state - if he is allowed to leave his state to do that.

I think we are beginning to realize how these rules are hurting real poeple. I hope so.

THat's just awful and hospitals really need the elective and necessary surgeries to come back right away. I hope this changes quickly.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

@tsavorite wrote:
@Isobel Archer wrote:
So it appears that things can open up and we do not need to stop treating people who need medical care. I hope other states follow suit.

i heard a story on the news last night of a doctor who had a doctor friend who was a surgeon. He tore his rotator cuff and his state has banned corrective surgery. He, himself, cannot perform surgery until he has - and recovers from - the reotator cuff repair.

I guess he could go to another state - if he is allowed to leave his state to do that.

I think we are beginning to realize how these rules are hurting real poeple. I hope so.
THat's just awful and hospitals really need the elective and necessary surgeries to come back right away. I hope this changes quickly.

Yes and even aside from his not being able to do surgery (which also hurts others) I know how painful a torn rotator cuff can be as my DH had one. And then following the surgery, there is physical therapy - which is also banned in some places right now.

Here in VA ,a friend had back surgery - fortunately before the shutdown, but her physical therapy was cut short and now she has to wait until she can get it again. Hopefully, she won't suffer damage, but who knows. She is in her late 70's and she had significant difficulty walking - which the back surgery was supposed to help. I hope she hasn't lost too much ground.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

My goodness, what state is this?

They even canceled my last radiology treatment here and the only way to actually see a doctor is to brave the ED. My neighbor didn't dare go so we are working on a DYI stroke up here. Sure wish there was a non-virus point of care.

Deree · ‎06-30-2018

I wouldn't go to any doctor appointments now unless it was something that couldn't be put off until a later date. In other words I wouldn't go just because "I'm due" to go.

Wear a mask. Social distance. Be part of the solution - not part of the problem.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

@Deree wrote:
I wouldn't go to any doctor appointments now unless it was something that couldn't be put off until a later date. In other words I wouldn't go just because "I'm due" to go.

Unfortunately, people will put off cancer, diabetes, and other tests for the same reason which could be very dangerous for them.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I went to my gyno for a routine Pap a few weeks ago. No difference in my appointment at all. Only thing was we had to sit far apart in the waiting room. No one wore masks or gloves. My dh waited for me in our truck. I'm still alive and kicking.

"Pure Michigan"

Deree · ‎06-30-2018

@Isobel Archer wrote:
@Deree wrote:
I wouldn't go to any doctor appointments now unless it was something that couldn't be put off until a later date. In other words I wouldn't go just because "I'm due" to go.
Unfortunately, people will put off cancer, diabetes, and other tests for the same reason which could be very dangerous for them.

We had reports of cancer patients going in for their follow-up appointments in a hospital and winding up with covid-19. There ya go. Chemo or dialysis is understandably more important and I'm sure special precautions are taken. My post was referring to any appointment that couldn't be rescheduled for a later and safer date. Not to go just because "you're due".

Wear a mask. Social distance. Be part of the solution - not part of the problem.

Alison Wonderland · ‎02-05-2018

@Icegoddess wrote:

This is how they will be operating. I must wear a mask and they will check my temperature when I come in. They will only be seeing a limited number of patients a day. After I check in, I will return to my car and wait for them to call me back in for my appointment.

My doctor's offices implemented that system last month and it's interesting to me. That's how my childhood pediatrician operated back in the 70s and 80s, minus the mask. If you came in for a routine exam, allergy shots, or injuries, you would be in the waiting room. Anyone with a cough or fever waited in the car. That was before cell phones and texting, so the nurse would come out to the parking lot to get you. Now I'm sure they do text or call people, the way some restaurants do no instead of giving you a buzzer.

Interesting to see that practice come back into play so many years later. I hope it's one most places keep.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

Our family member who has cancer is going for an MRI to see what is going on. Not everyone is not going to Doctors and Hospitals. This is the N.Y./NJ area.

My Dr. appointment was cancelled as it was routine for bloodwork. I wouldn't have gone anyway. Dentist appointment also was cancelled. If there were emergencies with either one, the dentist or dr. Would have seen me.
If the complainers don't like what other states are doing, move to Georgia. Actually I hope all goes well for them as my family needs to open their small business in New England. Then we can go from there.

I choose to be cautious. If other people don't want to that's their business. I won't come on here to constantly harass them.