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Rebel Queen 1980
03-01-2004, 01:29 AM
I was wondering if it is bad to tell a doctor in an email
that you don't agree with a method of their treatments,
I have had sinus problems lately,and I told my eye doctor
in email that I didn't agree with one of the treatments?
Is this bad,Can I get in trouble for it?

TheHappyBurgerMeister
03-01-2004, 01:47 AM
I don't think there's anything wrong with that. You have a right to disagree and get a second opinion if you want to!

dawsongirl
03-01-2004, 02:45 AM
You can't get in trouble for something like that. If you don't feel better, you should let them know.

Kazza
03-01-2004, 01:49 PM
It'd be better if you tell the doctor personally and not via e-mail. You have the right for a second opinion and if he gets all antsy about it find a different doctor

Tuesday Weld
03-01-2004, 07:07 PM
I don't think it's wrong to tell the Dr. you're dissatisfied, whether it's in person, by email, or by phone. You really should let them know, if you think they aren't treating you right.

Bang A Gong
03-01-2004, 07:13 PM
Nothing wrong with that. If you disagree with the way a doctor is treating you than you should definitely speak up. A second opinion helps too.

EricIdlefan
03-01-2004, 08:51 PM
Do it in a polite and friendly but firm and clear manner though!!:)

Rebel Queen 1980
03-02-2004, 12:51 AM
I was wondering because the doctor has not answered me
back,I was rude or hostile either,maybe they think I'm
a lousy patient or something.:( :crying:

Janice
03-02-2004, 03:14 AM
It's the old saying, The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

If you're not satisfied, speak right up. Personally, I would call the doctor, but e:mail is fine too.

EricIdlefan
03-02-2004, 07:00 PM
Great advice Janice I would call a doctor myself as well or e-mail!!