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Joined: 12/15/2011
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The PCP that I just met in January, who is a board certified geriatrician, suddenly left her practice.. I called the office this morning to speak with the nurse, and discovered that the doctor has gone! She won't be coming back. I'm so distraught. I just lost another doctor last February who was head of the geriatric clinic at USC Medical Center. I don't have good luck with PCPs.
Iris L.
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Joined: 1/20/2012
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I am soooo sorry Iris! Having the right PCP is such a godsend and having to find another after losing a good one is a major undertaking. I really hope you can get a reference for one who will last.
I've had several PCP's over the past 3 years because they just keep moving from the area then I have to start all over with someone else so we never really get a good working relationship established. The PCP I'm seeing now I thought would be the one but he totally doesn't get me at all and makes me feel like an idiot.
Best of luck to you in your search!
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Joined: 12/6/2011
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Hi, Iris. You may want to consider contacting the medical association in your state to find the new contact info of your PCP, then call her and ask her to give you a referral to another doctor to replace her. As you probably know, doctors usually know of the reputations of other doctors.
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Joined: 11/29/2011
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Iris, what a bummer! Try Myriam's idea.
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I was so shocked I didn't ask, but I got the impression that she has retired from practicing medicine completely. She had been with this group for over 25 years, so it's not like she planned a new practice. I'll call Monday and see if I can get any information from the staff.
Willow, I've had so much difficulty with PCPs. In 2003 I changed from one location to another and I haven't had a good PCP relationship except with the geriatrician from last year.
Iris L.
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Joined: 1/3/2012
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I see working with doctors like working with a boss at a job. You are a team. Your boss is the leader, but you have input. I have 5 doctors. My PCP and specialists. I treat them like a work boss, that you must like and work with for yoru job. If a doctor forgets the best way to talk to me, I remnd him what the best way is. You need a two way conversation, while respecting a doctors education and training. When I get a new doctor its like a new boss. I see what is needed for us to work together as one. When I ask my doctor for something; I back it up with why, and facts. My doctors also know to do the same wiht me. Never say to me just do it, or don't wory; but why and what my options are.
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Joined: 12/6/2011
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Gee, for me it's the other way around. I'm the boss and the doctor is an employee whom I've hired for her expertise. 
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Joined: 12/18/2011
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Hi Iris, I am pretty new here and have sifted through a lot and have posted some. I'm so sorry to hear about your PCP. I am also without one at the moment. Contacting the agency's for referrals are helpful, it's just hard and time consuming to find one that "fits". I wish you lots of luck in finding a good one who will stick with you and stay put. Hope you and everyone is having a pleasant Saturday evening.
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Joined: 11/29/2011
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Iris, that's terrible news! 
(I just lost everything I typed when I went back to copy Myriam's smiley faces from the other forum. I miss our built in smileys like we used to have. Now I can't give you any more smileys today. Sigh!) anyway...
I have confidence that you will find a new PCP that you love. When you call the office on Monday, just tell them what you need in a doctor and why.
On another thread I talked about the importance of forming your own "medical team." Through ups and downs, I now have assembled a team that
understands that I have YOAD and is willing to work with my limitations. I'm comfortable with my team which includes a knowledgeable, accessible pharmacist.
I know that with your background, you have a jump on me! You will have the Iris A-Team before we know it!
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I appreciate your enthusiasm, Geegee! I admit, I feel discouraged by my bad luck with PCPs. Hopefully, my luck will turn.
Iris L.
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"Gee, for me it's the other way around. I'm the boss and the doctor is an employee whom I've hired for her expertise" Myriam, I second that. And I think that is the way it should be. Since I have social anxiety, I would let the fear take control and let the doctor do and say as he pleased. Now that I'm working on being more direct, I let them know what's on my mind. If they don't like it I'll move on and seek another doctor. In 2 weeks I get to see a new urologist because the last two were jerks. Too bad I did not have the courage to say what was on my mind. I hope I do this time 
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