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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.

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!!

03-01-2004, 01:29 AM	#1
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	Disagreement With A Doctor 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?

03-01-2004, 01:47 AM	#2
TheHappyBurgerMeister Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 23, 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,209	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!
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03-01-2004, 07:07 PM	#5
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	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.
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03-01-2004, 08:51 PM	#7
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Do it in a polite and friendly but firm and clear manner though!!
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03-01-2004, 02:45 AM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	You can't get in trouble for something like that. If you don't feel better, you should let them know.

03-01-2004, 01:49 PM	#4
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	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

03-01-2004, 07:13 PM	#6
Bang A Gong Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 16, 2001 Posts: 545	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.

03-02-2004, 12:51 AM	#8
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	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.

03-02-2004, 03:14 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	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.

03-02-2004, 07:00 PM	#10
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Great advice Janice I would call a doctor myself as well or e-mail!!