How Is Your Mood? - Page 9

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 I only go because I'm coerced into it. No BP med refill if I'm not seen in person once a year.

I( get to see him next week to fill out a form for my cataract surgery, I have to be cleared for a 10 minute light twilight sleep. It's CYA.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 my husband has to go next week for the same reason and even though the form clearly states and is highlighted that he does not need blood work or an EKG we know she's going to give him a hard time about it.

He sees an endocrinologist and a nephrologist twice a year and has bloodwork done for them, so no he doesn't need it or want it from her but she doesn't like to hear that.

He won't even let her change any of his medications.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

It's not really new. I know the doctors at the hospital I worked for were instructed to ask during all wellness and I believe general medical visits. The rationale being that sometimes patients are struggling emotionally, mentally and they don't how to discuss it with their doctors. They don't even know that they can ask for help even if that's not why they are seeing the doctor. Your doctor wasn't prying into your business. He was following patient care guidelines. Most people don't know that physicians are required to follow a specific set of guidelines for visits. Like "do you feel safe". It gives those victimized by partner or elder abuse the opportunity to talk about their fears. To seek help. You said "fine" so it gets checked off and no one will ask again for a year or until your next yearly physical.

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

Wow! There's a lot of dislike for doctors in this thread. I'm a bit taken aback by it all.

On the flip side, good doctors saved me at birth and helped me through many chronic diseases and life saving surgeries. I am grateful and thankful for every one of them. Perhaps my frequent appointments with many doctors and specialists over the years gives me a different perspective.

I have been asked mental health questions by my doctors since my 20s. My family and doctors are always wondering how I'm coping with everything I go through physically. In addition, some of the medications I have taken have some interesting side effects. I always answer truthfully. I'm in my early 60s now, and I'm still here thanks to wonderful doctors and surgeons.

Thank you to anyone out there who works in the medical profession. I appreciate you greatly! 🥰

P.S. My mood today is very good. 😉

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

@AuntG wrote:
@Citrine1 wrote:
@AuntG wrote:
It's better than "do you feel like harming yourself?"
This is another important question that your doctor has every right to ask.
If I were around you, I know what my answer would be. Ha ha ha LOL

@AuntG You're saying if you were around me, you'd want to harm yourself? You don't even know me. We rarely post together and yet you're judging me in such a harsh manner. You're a funny, funny lady. Glad you got a laugh out of that.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:
@Citrine1 wrote:
@redbird wrote:
I am 74 years old and the new young nurse asked me if I was on birth control at my last visit!
Well, don't leave us hanging! What was your response?! haha

@Citrine1 @redbird

Some post menopausal women take hormones.

@redbird

Your provider needs to know everything (medications and OTC) in order to make sure nothing is/or could be causing problems. Often drugs interact with other substances (even foods). Too many people Dr. and/or OTC Shop in an attempt to "self medicate" without knowing the damage they may be doing to their liver and other vital organs.

It must be frustrating for the medical profession when people of any age find it annoying to interact well when they are doing their jobs of maintaining healthy bodies, minds and environments. Give the medical profession a chance!

Your PCP could become a trusted mentor for decades.

Money screams; wealth whispers.

RetRN · ‎10-01-2013

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:
@Citrine1 wrote:
@redbird wrote:
I am 74 years old and the new young nurse asked me if I was on birth control at my last visit!
Well, don't leave us hanging! What was your response?! haha

@Citrine1 @redbird

Some post menopausal women take hormones.

What is your point?

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@RetRN wrote:
@NYCLatinaMe wrote:
@Citrine1 wrote:
@redbird wrote:
I am 74 years old and the new young nurse asked me if I was on birth control at my last visit!
Well, don't leave us hanging! What was your response?! haha

@Citrine1 @redbird

Some post menopausal women take hormones.
What is your point?

@RetRN My point is that might be an explanation for the question, it was whether she was taking hormones.

Sometimes doctors ask whether one is pregnant when one obviously isn't because they have to check that box for certain prescriptions.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@wilma wrote:
Wow! There's a lot of dislike for doctors in this thread. I'm a bit taken aback by it all.

On the flip side, good doctors saved me at birth and helped me through many chronic diseases and life saving surgeries. I am grateful and thankful for every one of them. Perhaps my frequent appointments with many doctors and specialists over the years gives me a different perspective.

I have been asked mental health questions by my doctors since my 20s. My family and doctors are always wondering how I'm coping with everything I go through physically. In addition, some of the medications I have taken have some interesting side effects. I always answer truthfully. I'm in my early 60s now, and I'm still here thanks to wonderful doctors and surgeons.

Thank you to anyone out there who works in the medical profession. I appreciate you greatly! 🥰

P.S. My mood today is very good. 😉

@wilma

Count me as another grateful surviver since birth, too. I'm 76 and have been seeing physicians and specialists ever since. PLUS, my extended family has two adopted (now adult) babies due to serious health issues of their mother's at early ages and my late 30's neice is pregnant with her first following a diagnosis of MS. Our lives are FULL thanks to our medical providers!!!

Cannot imagine comprehend the negative attitudes!

Money screams; wealth whispers.

RetRN · ‎10-01-2013

I really don't understand why anyone is anti Wellness Check. I go yearly and my PCP checks eyes, ears, nose, throat, listens to heart and lungs, and asks routine questions. My vital signs and O2 sat are recorded as are my height and weight.

I don't find any of this to be offensive in any way. He will remind me of any tests or immunizations that are due and reviews my lab studies. I guess if you find these things objectionable you should refuse going and not waste their time.