UGH!!! Doctors......

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Registered: 10-21-2003
UGH!!! Doctors......
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Wed, 07-14-2004 - 2:10pm

Ok, so last week I call an endo office to make an appt. I found one that's between home and work and would work well for appts. The receptionist was the rudest person. I don't have a referral. I don't need one for my insurance. Oh but the endo requires a referral, it's office policy. But my GP won't do a referral b/c they are busy and I don't need one for insurance. Sheesh, endless circle. So the other offices I called are the same way. So I called my GP again with the issues (Last Thursday) and still haven't heard back. She was to call me yesterday. I guess I am NOT important. Meanwhile.....I'm going nuts from the emotional rollercoaster of good days and bad days.


What gives sometimes.....?

((HUGS)) ~Kelly   
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Registered: 06-22-2004
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 2:19pm
Just want to say... I know what you mean!!

I'm in an HMO that requires referral for everything, and my GP didn't want to give one because my TSH is "normal" - (5.5). I finally got one, but I had to be really persistant, pushy and relentless. Which is REALLY HARD when you're TIRED, WEEPY, and in a FOG! Argh!

I'm sorry this is happening to you...

Good luck,

Dee.