Posted by munificentexegete on February 14, 2007, at 17:31:24
In reply to Re: Benzo spiel - Anti-NB - Lexapro 'knocked me out'!, posted by Fivefires on February 14, 2007, at 16:18:17
> >comfort and confidence in his ability are important factors
> He has an 'I wonder' look on his face when he decides on a treatment approach, so it's definitely 'not comforting' 2me, and he does't appear to have confidence in treatment as much as in the fact that he's who he is. He seems somewhat 'detached' from my feelings or 'not empathetic'. Also, his demeanor fluctuates, as if his mind is somewhere else.
> Thanks ... this is good point ... something needed in your P, otherwise I/patient/consumer, feel sort of 'left to my own devices'.
finding a doc you "click" with can be half the battle.
the other quarter is making sure they treat an actually medical problem. IMHO too many doctors treat for medical problems without any proof the problem exists in the patient.
so make sure that your doctor always shows you the evidence of the medical condition they have diagnosed you with, you wouldn't be happy if you were diagnosed with cancer without proof, the same applies to all medical diagnoses.
and the last quarter is him informing you about all the alternative treatments available to you. Remember you do not have to take any medication prescribed, that is your decision not your doctor's.
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