WWMLD about changing doctors?

[game blouses]

I need a new doctor. My current doctor is nice, but she doesn't really know anything. She often misdiagnoses me and asks leading questions to make my situation fit the diagnosis. She has often left me in the exam room to look things up on Web MD.

DH goes to a good doctor, whom he really likes. But my ILs go to that doctor too, and have for years. They are prominent members of the community and the secretaries really like gossiping about (and to) them. Would you risk the "Oh, your DIL came in the other day, how's her ankle feeling?" comments? Or would you just look for another doctor?

[TrickyBob]

If they're good, I'd consider it. But if word ever got back to me that they are gossiping, I'd let them know that I wouldn't hesitate to nail their ass to the wall concerning patient privacy. You can also fill out on the forms that you do not wish for your medical stuff to be discussed with anyone other than your husband.

I'd give them a chance.

[game blouses]

May 19, 2013 17:59:00 GMT -5 bricco said:

Do you really think they would make comments ABOUT YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION that would be in clear violation of privacy laws? Because if so, I think I'd steer clear.

But if you think it'd just be random, run-of-the-mill, NON-MEDICAL chit chat, I wouldn't have an issue with it.

DH has found out medical things about his parents and siblings through these types of conversations. And his parents have found out things about him, and then called him about it. 

[TrickyBob]

May 19, 2013 18:01:05 GMT -5 jjwritergirl said:

May 19, 2013 17:59:00 GMT -5 bricco said:

Do you really think they would make comments ABOUT YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION that would be in clear violation of privacy laws? Because if so, I think I'd steer clear.

But if you think it'd just be random, run-of-the-mill, NON-MEDICAL chit chat, I wouldn't have an issue with it.

 Lots of doctors and nurses shit-chat about patients. It's wrong, and absolutely a violation of privacy laws, but I have heard it happen many times. I chose not to return to two doctors because of how open they were talking about patients within hearing from in the waiting room. Also, I hate to say it, but my FIL who is a doctor doesn't keep a tight lid on it either. It makes me incredibly uncomfortable. 

Well yes, they talk to each other. My old office (non medical, but held confidential customer information), we talked about amon ourselves. 

But she is worried about the staff talking to her ILs. Her ILs don't work for the office. 

[snickers]

May 19, 2013 18:02:12 GMT -5 game blouses said:

May 19, 2013 17:59:00 GMT -5 bricco said:

Do you really think they would make comments ABOUT YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION that would be in clear violation of privacy laws? Because if so, I think I'd steer clear.

But if you think it'd just be random, run-of-the-mill, NON-MEDICAL chit chat, I wouldn't have an issue with it.

DH has found out medical things about his parents and siblings through these types of conversations. And his parents have found out things about him, and then called him about it. 

Then I would most definitely find a doctor at a different practice. No thank you.
I would also not want to risk hearing information about my in-laws like that, it could put you in a really difficult situation.

Also, your doctor is a twat.

[speckledfrog]

May 19, 2013 18:02:12 GMT -5 game blouses said:

May 19, 2013 17:59:00 GMT -5 bricco said:

Do you really think they would make comments ABOUT YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION that would be in clear violation of privacy laws? Because if so, I think I'd steer clear.

But if you think it'd just be random, run-of-the-mill, NON-MEDICAL chit chat, I wouldn't have an issue with it.

DH has found out medical things about his parents and siblings through these types of conversations. And his parents have found out things about him, and then called him about it. 

Newp.  I would not go to that office.  I want to be comfortable going to my doctor and if I felt like they were going to talk about my PPD or my raging yeast infection with my ILs there is no way I would be comfortable.  I wouldn't stay where you are, either.  I would definitely look for someone else.

[mudslide]

Option A and B both suck. I'd find option C and go with that.

[Deleted]

If your doctor is seriously that shitty then report her to the medical board.

[Deleted]

May 19, 2013 17:56:16 GMT -5 game blouses said:

I need a new doctor. My current doctor is nice, but she doesn't really know anything. She often misdiagnoses me and asks leading questions to make my situation fit the diagnosis. She has often left me in the exam room to look things up on Web MD.

DH goes to a good doctor, whom he really likes. But my ILs go to that doctor too, and have for years. They are prominent members of the community and the secretaries really like gossiping about (and to) them. Would you risk the "Oh, your DIL came in the other day, how's her ankle feeling?" comments? Or would you just look for another doctor?

HIPPA violation much? If you went to that doctor I would specify that your private medical information can only be discussed with those that you have specified on your form.

If you ever found out otherwise you would have a major lawsuit on your hands.