A revelation: Ladies only, please! ARGH! Doctor's are such A$$e$

[Casper]

I'm sorry to hear you had to be in the same room as this half-wit. Sometimes I wonder if doctors should be required to go through a simple human compassion course during their studies... and at times I wonder how some of them even get certified at all.

I have noticed a lot of doctors who have never had weight problems themselves tend to take a more aggressive approach when talking to patients that need to lose weight. The bombardment of "Why, why, why haven't you lost any weight?" always sounds accusatory and offensive. Although I have never been overweight, all of my immediate family (mom, dad, sister) have struggled immensely with it. It really makes me mad when people talk about losing weight as if it were a quick walk in the park.

I hope everything else checks out good with you, and that next time you end up with a better doctor!
(((hugs)))

[mrspunkysmom]

I'm sorry to hear you had to be in the same room as this half-wit. Sometimes I wonder if doctors should be required to go through a simple human compassion course during their studies... and at times I wonder how some of them even get certified at all.
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I hope everything else checks out good with you, and that next time you end up with a better doctor!
(((hugs)))

Or even several walks in the park. I've dealt with fat snobs before, but his overall attitude of knowing more than I do about my past was surprising..

For now I'm stuck with an A$$. I got my prescriptions so hopefully I'm good for a while.

[Taz_Zoee]

Wow, next time you need to see a doc, can you see someone else??
Him asking you multiple times about why you haven't lose weight sounds to me like he thinks you were lying to him about something.
Like he was trying to get you to admit something.

I would never go back to that doctor again, personally. But I know sometimes you don't have the luxury of choosing (although you should be able to).

Good luck with your health and that idiot. So sorry.

[cassiesmom]

Can you see a different practitioner in the group? Not all doctors are a$$es.

[Karen]

Or even several walks in the park. I've dealt with fat snobs before, but his overall attitude of knowing more than I do about my past was surprising..

For now I'm stuck with an A$$. I got my prescriptions so hopefully I'm good for a while.

I would write to the head/administrator of the group. Unless they hear from patients, they will not know about this guys poor manners, and he'll never learn! Many, many years ago, I was treated rudely by the replacement when my allergy doctor retired. I groused about it to my primary care, and she not only said she'd write any allergy scrips I needed, but found me a different allergist when the need arose.

[mrspunkysmom]

I would write to the head/administrator of the group. Unless they hear from patients, they will not know about this guys poor manners, and he'll never learn! Many, many years ago, I was treated rudely by the replacement when my allergy doctor retired. I groused about it to my primary care, and she not only said she'd write any allergy scrips I needed, but found me a different allergist when the need arose.

A friend recommended someone that her DIL uses. I might go that route next time. I do have a GP in the area. I like them, but they aren't equipped to handle someone with multiple problems. I've satisfied their requirements, so I'll keep my GP and make arrangements in 6 months for another Internist.

[Asiel]

Sorry to hear you got stuck with such a no brainer. I would report his conduct and I would also change to someone more respectful.
I guess it's time to count my blessings, I have the most understanding, caring and compassionate doctor that ever was. I pray that the raw deals handed out to our doctors by our government doesn't make him pack up and leave like so many of our other doctors. Been very lucky with all my doctors up to date.

[mrspunkysmom]

Sorry to hear you got stuck with such a no brainer. I would report his conduct and I would also change to someone more respectful.
I guess it's time to count my blessings, I have the most understanding, caring and compassionate doctor that ever was. I pray that the raw deals handed out to our doctors by our government doesn't make him pack up and leave like so many of our other doctors. Been very lucky with all my doctors up to date.

Thank you all for your understanding. Thankfully there is a backup plan in place. There are two more I can try. One is recommended by a friend. The other is local to where I work.

[cassiesmom]

I would write to the head/administrator of the group. Unless they hear from patients, they will not know about this guys poor manners, and he'll never learn! Many, many years ago, I was treated rudely by the replacement when my allergy doctor retired. I groused about it to my primary care, and she not only said she'd write any allergy scrips I needed, but found me a different allergist when the need arose.

MSM, is your former doctor board certified in internal medicine? Maybe copy your letter to the certification board for internal medicine. I can find that information for you. I'm sure they would not be pleased to hear of a boarded physician's poor manners.

[mrspunkysmom]

MSM, is your former doctor board certified in internal medicine? Maybe copy your letter to the certification board for internal medicine. I can find that information for you. I'm sure they would not be pleased to hear of a boarded physician's poor manners.

Thanks Elyse. I'm working on several options.

I'll keep y'all informed