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jaxexpat

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10. I'm an old white boomer guy.

Thu Jun 8, 2023, 08:52 AM

Jun 2023

I deserve every reproach by 30 somethings they can toss my way.

My experience has been that when it comes to health care, Caucasians are less empathetic and just plain dismissive to a greater extent that immigrant professionals.

Don't take any crap off them. They'll live through the adjustment just fine. And get a Puerto Rican female as your GP, or PCP as the insurers prefer to call them.

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I've had some time to process what happened at yesterday's Dr. appointment [View all] Siwsan Jun 2023 OP

Sounds like she is detrimental to your health, better find somebody else if possible Walleye Jun 2023 #1

Carys kept climbing up on my lap, which is very unusual Siwsan Jun 2023 #3

Our kitties take care of us Walleye Jun 2023 #4

She seems to be sensitive to your feelings. wnylib Jun 2023 #21

I'm sorry that happened cate94 Jun 2023 #2

This is my general approach to giving people a second chance: madaboutharry Jun 2023 #5

Absolutely agree! niyad Jun 2023 #7

This would at least give me a chance to confront her, face to face Siwsan Jun 2023 #9

That sounds fair since you have had a previous interaction that went ok. madaboutharry Jun 2023 #15

I heartily agree with you. Almost all nurses (male/female, RN, LPN, APN, NP, etc) are more erronis Jun 2023 #35

Why Put Yourself RobinA Jun 2023 #56

Hugggggggs. And vibes for a better day today. How completely inappropriate niyad Jun 2023 #6

🫶🏽 blm Jun 2023 #8

I'm an old white boomer guy. jaxexpat Jun 2023 #10

I don't know. LisaM Jun 2023 #53

Some medical workers have zero patience and zero empathy. Aussie105 Jun 2023 #11

I would definitely let them know what you think of this doctor. CousinIT Jun 2023 #12

i had a dr like that when my daughter died. barbtries Jun 2023 #13

And it also sounds as if the doctor PatSeg Jun 2023 #22

That is a horrible story Traildogbob Jun 2023 #14

Her lack of empathy and reaction to your comments is unacceptable. TNNurse Jun 2023 #16

My thoughts exactly. we can do it Jun 2023 #38

How awful! Frances Jun 2023 #17

This doctor obviously forgot her oath... virgdem Jun 2023 #18

I had a similar experience a few years back PatSeg Jun 2023 #19

Be sure to tell them. What lousy manners. Sorry she upset you more judesedit Jun 2023 #20

You are not alone... macwriter Jun 2023 #23

This is a bad doctor. I would seek another provider. yardwork Jun 2023 #24

She is doing you harm. Sending you lots of love Goddessartist Jun 2023 #25

I'm so sorry you had such a horrible experience and hope either this Dr improves dramatically or MLAA Jun 2023 #26

I'm so sorry about your experience LittleGirl Jun 2023 #29

Report her Rebl2 Jun 2023 #33

Wow, what a terrible experience! MLAA Jun 2023 #34

That is horrible! kooth Jun 2023 #27

"If you have a heart attack, I'll finish you off for good" Zambero Jun 2023 #28

Sure sounds like it. Rebl2 Jun 2023 #32

What an awful experience geardaddy Jun 2023 #30

Please Rebl2 Jun 2023 #31

One would think that med people would have more social skills vlyons Jun 2023 #36

i am so sorry you had to go thru that with a md no less. dawn5651 Jun 2023 #37

You need someone with caring and compassion to understand they are taking care of an extraordinary onecaliberal Jun 2023 #39

i have a np that i may have to confront. AllaN01Bear Jun 2023 #40

I am so sorry this happened... PCIntern Jun 2023 #41

I'm still pulling myself together Siwsan Jun 2023 #42

Horrifying. PCIntern Jun 2023 #43

Oh my Rebl2 Jun 2023 #55

I have found that all the pricks are steered to urology. marybourg Jun 2023 #44

That's funny... PCIntern Jun 2023 #45

I've had awful experiences with urologists, mine and my late spouse's, marybourg Jun 2023 #46

That doctor sounds like a monster! ShazzieB Jun 2023 #47

She's not interested in your wellbeing. She doesn't deserve another chance. live love laugh Jun 2023 #48

Awhile back my general practioner doctor told me he is 65 years old tiredtoo Jun 2023 #49

If the group is decent, stay but I'd be wanting to bail on her. yonder Jun 2023 #50

{{Hugs}} slightlv Jun 2023 #51

Oh, Siwsan, that really stinks. thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #52

That's terrible. LisaM Jun 2023 #54