Exactly. They emailed me about scheduling a follow-up, and I responded that I don’t think Dr. X is a fit and I’d like to transfer care to someone else in the group.
They wrote back saying I should be aware that it’s a “lengthy process” that requires an “internal review by management.” They want me to send “detailed” documentation on why I want to switch. The whole idea of a review process is making me very uncomfortable. Like do I need a whole management team reviewing my medical records??
I had this happen with a psychiatrist a few years ago. She was awful - she basically told me ADHD was not a real thing for adults and when I got super teary about it (because I was really struggling and had hoped so much that this appointment would change things), she acted like she didn't even notice I was crying and didn't ask me what was going on. I felt so dismissed. Good thing I wasn't in a dangerous place mentally - it felt so neglegent. Anyway, since the practice had been recommended I wanted to just switch to another doctor within the practice. I was told I'd have to have one more appointment and then my request would be reviewed by someone in a high level role there - and it turned out that person was going to be the doctor I had seen! There was no chance I was going to do that, so I just never went back.
If I were you I'd just go to a new practice unless there is some reason you can't. This sounds so uncomfortable and laborious for no reason.
I’m sorry that happened to you.
I’ve been getting increasingly pissy about this. Like, you can’t force me to see someone I don’t want to see. You also can’t force me to waive HIPAA and discuss my care with people I’ve never met before. As annoying as it is to find someone new, I have excellent insurance and live in a major metro area. I don’t think they understand who holds the cards in this relationship ha
Ugh I’ve had to deal with this too. My beloved primary physician moved away and I got transferred to a smarmy old fuck who thinks it’s cute to call me “young lady” and tell me my husband should take me out for a steak dinner after my annual gyn exam.
I had to workaround by scheduling with his PA. On the one hand, I don’t mind because the PA is excellent, but why should there have to be a workaround in the first place? Infuriating.