You know you have a GOOD neurologist when...

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Instructive thread, so we hear from others how we should be treated.


You know you have a good neurologist when...


He not only hears what you have to say, he actually listens and accurately understands.

He is respectful and professional in all his dealings with you, in person, in writing, etc.

He observes confidentiality. He doesn't talk to you about other patients behind their backs.

He puts the patient first. His number one concern is truly what's best for you, not covering his #**, risk avoidance, or whatever.

He truly cares about his patients. And he smiles once in awhile.

He communicates. His listens, and shares his thought processes. He discusses alternatives with you.

He's available by phone or email. No nurse inbetween putting their own interpretation on the message.

He doesn't check out. When he's in the appointment with you, he's really there.
 
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when theyre in the office you go to more than 2 days a week , and they actually open at 9am , and close at 4pm , rather than opening late , closing early , taking an hour and a half for lunch , never call you back when you leave a message ( 4 days in a row ) and when they prescribe an E med for E !
 
He/she spends more than 5 minutes with you.

He/She starts out the appointment with a minute or two of chit chat about meaningless stuff, but enough to show they care whats going on in your life "Have you tried that new restaurant! its great" Silly stuff like that

When he/she knows your name without looking at the chart

When they know the side effects of medications and warn you about them prior to prescribing it

When they give you a handshake (or hug) when your leaving the office

When they know how difficult Epilepsy is and that it doesnt fit a specific mold of text book seizure.

When they dont look at you like your nuts for saying you walk in circles sometimes without control

If they have epilepsy themselves and can actually sympathize with your situation to give you the best possible care

When they treat like more than just a paycheque and as a human being with feelings, emotions and a life like them.
 
When a new doctor puts you back on an old drug that had seizures in remission!
 
When the doctor calls you back with in 2 hours of your phone call and will prescribe over the phone without an office visit and says "seizure free and side effect fee is the only option". We are lucky we live in NY and can go to NYU, my son has an awesome doctor.
 
another one, when the doctor says "your son is unique to you, but I see him 10x a day, there is not a problem he has that I can't solve".
 
When they are willing to consider a 72-hour EEG first...before a stay in the hospital...after you've explained that being in the hospital for an undetermined amount of time (with pets to care for and no one close by to care for them) would be a hardship.

When they call you personally, rather than having you go through nurse after nurse after nurse to get an answer to a question.
 
momofthree said:
When the doctor calls you back with in 2 hours of your phone call and will prescribe over the phone without an office visit and says "seizure free and side effect fee is the only option". We are lucky we live in NY and can go to NYU, my son has an awesome doctor.
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And when it is "the doctor" that calls you back to discuess what you've called you back and not a nurse or PA.
 
When you feel like a good friend, he protects you and tells you who you should and should not date. And when you feel like your his only patient.He has been my doc for about 15 years I think. Hes a good friend.
 
When u can consult him on phone also
When he looks at u and just not at the prescription pad
When he knows that u are about to cry
When u ask him to write an article for ur book, he says yes and even asks how u are!
 
When he actually lets you drive the bus (be an active participant in caring for your epilepsy), rather than throwing you underneath it ("take this med, OR ELSE"; yells at you when you adjust medicine so you can function clearly).
 
When they give you their personal contact number and pager number and tell you to call them directly for any questions anytime.
 
When he gives you the eye like my mom or dad would have and sais "well you know how I feel about that, Teresa."
 
When she says "Neil i cant help you unless you help yourself" and i meekly mumble back "i know" Because i know she is helping me and i know she is a great nuero and i think shes fantastic.
 
Wow this is a really GOOD thread!!!! :clap:

I love reading about how well your docs treat you ...:woot:

Hope that anyone who reads these posts realizes how you should and deserve to be treated as an epilepsy patient. It can be a rocky road sometimes.

Take Care:e:
 
I have gone through to find the right one. When my son turns 15 Ill take him to my doc. Because he is the best Ive ever had. He jokes with me, I love him. He loves my family.And he is just a good person.
 
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