[pandoraou812]

I just recently "fired" my doctor of over 10 years. When I would go there with more then one problem I would be told only one problem at a time ...make another appt. I have an HMO plan. His staff changed over the years to become rude, out and out nasty. The last straw was the message his co dr left on my answering machine about my meds. That was it for me. At 1st I liked this Dr, he took over from my old dr who retired but over the years he became a money making dr with little regard for my feelings. We had 5 people going there for many years. One kid would there each month it seemed. Our family will go elsewhere now.

[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

I hope you let your doctor know why you were leaving.

[Apple Blossom]

...with little regard for my feelings.

I hate to sound cold, but most doctors don't treat feelings, they treat symptoms. They have precious little time to discuss the fears you might have surrounding a given condition and most aren't that good at reassuring you anyway. Don't get me wrong, some are.

I wish more people understood that it is the insurance industry that has eroded the doctor/patient relationship. They are paid for about 6-7 minutes of face to face time, anything beyond that and they are losing money.

[Jim Noble]

When I would go there with more then one problem I would be told only one problem at a time ...make another appt. I have an HMO plan. His staff changed over the years to become rude, out and out nasty.

"I have an HMO plan".

Ever heard of cause and effect?