Posted on 07/08/2020 6:48:34 PM PDT by Viking2002
*sigh* OK. On Friday, 6/26, I underwent an upper GI endoscopic exam for my Hemo/oncology specialist, to check for varices, bleeders, portal hypertension, etc. After I came out of the fog, they unhooked all with wires, tubes, etc., and allowed me to dress. The endo doc came by and said, with the exception of some 'changes' due to GERD (which has been treated for years), nothing was amiss. In the midst of shaking the fuzz out of my ears, they mentioned that I'd have a follow-up for it. Here's where it gets good: They called me this afternoon to confirm the follow-up, and informed me that I didn't necessarily have to come to the hospital for it, it could be conducted by the doctor over the phone. BUT - because I live on one side of the state line (AL), I mean literally five minutes away, I would still have to be present on the GA side of the state line in order for them to do it, meaning I'd have to drive across the bridge to be in a GA zip code. FURTHER: they want me to be in front of a place where I can readily give them a street address to confirm my location.
I think that is correct.
Can’t practice in your state?
You can refuse that test; we do.
“Unless you cut the cord, these guys will schedule endless follow-up visits so they can collect their co-pays”
Isn’t that the truth! I dread seeing my PCP for the smallest thing because I know that one visit will trigger a slew of appointments with various specialists. All of my friends — in our 70s and 80s — feel the same. It’s a racket.
I kind of thought I was helping my MD, who is a friend. I think I will do what you are doing and refuse the test.
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