 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Colleen,
I hope you feel better now.
I feel your frustration and I wonder where some of these doctors got their degrees. When I was growing up in New York, we used to say in Macy's Bargain Basement.
The stories I read here are a poor reflection on the medical and dental professions. I now know why so many patients tell me how much they appreciate my taking the time to explain their treatment options to them. It surprises me since this is the way I was taught and the way I practice. I hate being the exception to the rule. Why is everybody so limited in time to do the right thing? I guess I'll never be as rich as those guys that run people through their practices, as if every minute is a ticking dollar sign.
At least I can sleep at night!!!
Now I feel better.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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