Matthew74
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I have been dealing with a lot of "health professionals" lately, mostly doctors and doctor's assistants. I can see their visit notes online as part of my medical record. From their notes and actions, I can see that they're either not listening, or I am failing to communicate.
For example I'm in A LOT of pain. I tell them that I need something for the pain that won't lower my seizure threshold. When I get the stuff it has major warnings about seizures, and then I find out that it's not even one of the better options in its class. They don't discuss this with me. I think they imagine that since its safe for most people it's safe for me. I end up taking Tylenol.
Another example is that I will try to tell them one thing, which they then ignore. Sometimes they confuse my main point with a little side comment, or worse yet write in their notes exactly the opposite of what I said. I can actually see them "switching off" when I'm in the office.
I have tried telling them exactly what I want, or what is wrong with me, but they are guaranteed to ignore that.
For example I'm in A LOT of pain. I tell them that I need something for the pain that won't lower my seizure threshold. When I get the stuff it has major warnings about seizures, and then I find out that it's not even one of the better options in its class. They don't discuss this with me. I think they imagine that since its safe for most people it's safe for me. I end up taking Tylenol.
Another example is that I will try to tell them one thing, which they then ignore. Sometimes they confuse my main point with a little side comment, or worse yet write in their notes exactly the opposite of what I said. I can actually see them "switching off" when I'm in the office.
I have tried telling them exactly what I want, or what is wrong with me, but they are guaranteed to ignore that.