The weather has turned cold, windy and rainy so I missed my walk yesterday.
Lately, I've been following up with some of the doctors to make sure they receive all the lab tests, faxes before I show up for appointments. These days, you have to take responsibility for your own care. I have this annual specialist appointment in December and that secretary seems to just file the tests without even checking them. Earlier this year, I followed up with her for weeks until she finally tracked my test down. I had gone to a lot of trouble to get it done in the first place. Yesterday, she wasn't even returning calls, so I called my general practitioner who usually receives a copy of the reports and that secretary said everything was ok. There are some offices that are run very efficiently, and those you take for granted until something like this happens.
K has a lot of homework this weekend, it's scary. I'm bracing myself for the November report card. L was invited to a party tonight, but made the decision that she has a lot on her plate today and decided not to attend. I'm proud that she realizes it's all about making choices when your schedule is jam-packed. L's only problem is deciding which opportunities she needs to seize. She told me she thrives on pressure and gets bored with a lazy summer. I'm the exact opposite.
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3 comments:
I have found the same thing, that you have to be your own health advocate and make sure certain tests are done. You have to ask questions. You need to keep medical information at your finger tips when you visit a doctor. You'd think it would all be on the computer and easily accesible. My health service person says it's there somewhere but too difficult to access. Good gracious!
heya! just dropping by, we have same name lol but anyway just like to follow your blog as well. drop by my blog sometimes too thank you!
Kay, I'm glad it's not just me that thinks something's not right about this.
please to meet you, Christine, thanks for following me and I will drop by.
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