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I hate our healthcare system and PAs/NPs
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:15 pm
I went to the dermatologist for the first time to get my acne (shoulder and back, thankfully not face) looked at because it's been persistent for many months and resistant to OTC creams and medicines, changes in shampoos, etc. I was told all week that the doctor is looking forward to your visit and that her time is precious, and if I didn't notify of a cancellation within 24 hrs I'd be charged a fee of $50. I'm brought back to a room and wanted to confirm the doctor would see me, but instead the bubbly assistant told me "No, the NP will but she's really great!" The NP barely looked at my acne and wrote me scripts that costed $250. She didn't even stay for 7 minutes and would have left sooner if I didn't ask as many questions as I did. I asked for the dermatologist, even if it was just for 5 minutes because I trust her diagnosis more than someone who didn't specialize. I was billed $150 to see the damn NP and was told by cvs the scripts aren't covered by my health insurance, which I pay too much for. It prob cost them $30 bucks to make the damn antibiotics and they charge me $200.
Screw the healthcare system and the people scamming in it. I fully expected the doctor saw everyone as well because it took months to even get the appointment. Rant over but this is BS
Screw the healthcare system and the people scamming in it. I fully expected the doctor saw everyone as well because it took months to even get the appointment. Rant over but this is BS
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Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:17 pm to schwartzy
Moral of the story...stop eating greasy foods.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:17 pm to schwartzy
quote:stop trying to jew the system
schwartzy
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:18 pm to schwartzy
You have Folliculitis I bet
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:18 pm to schwartzy
I see nothing about PA's in this.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:19 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
If I go the doctor, I want the doctor to see me not the PA (or NP)
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:21 pm to Kafka
I actually upvoted your post
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stop trying to jew the system
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:21 pm to schwartzy
It's acne. I'm sure they've seen it a thousand times.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:22 pm to schwartzy
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If I go the doctor, I want the doctor to see me not the PA
Seems to me like you've just got a shitty doctor then. Since he's the one telling the PA to see you and not him.
And my god, it's not like they've never seen and dealt with acne before at the fricking dermatologist.
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:23 pm to schwartzy
was this in Baton Rouge? The NP at the dermatologist my wife goes does just fine. And really, what is there to look at you have Acne, they know how to treat it. most dermatologist items are cosmetic, so the treatments are not covered by ins.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:24 pm to schwartzy
That is very frustrating. As someone that works in healthcare, I can't say I've ever heard or experienced that.
Are you in BR? Dermatology clinic is top notch
Are you in BR? Dermatology clinic is top notch
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:24 pm to DustyDinkleman
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Moral of the story...stop eating greasy foods.
It's much more likely a fungal overgrowth fed by sugar.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:26 pm to schwartzy
quote:
If I go the doctor, I want the doctor to see me not the PA (or NP)
Have some docs for clients, they tell me that you never want to see them bc it means there's something "concerning" or over the head of the NP or PA.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:26 pm to schwartzy
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If I go the doctor, I want the doctor to see me not the PA (or NP)
Welcome to your future health care model. As more people have access to health care (free/subsidized insurance) and you have the same number of doctors, expect there to be more mid level providers to triage/see the "easy" pts, regardless of what type of insurance you have.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:27 pm to 225bred
quote:This.
Are you in BR? Dermatology clinic is top notch
My Dr works there and he's top notch. Always see him every time I've gone.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:27 pm to schwartzy
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Costed
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:28 pm to schwartzy
frick you,
PA
PA
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:28 pm to Duckhammer_77
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Have some docs for clients, they tell me that you never want to see them bc it means there's something "concerning" or over the head of the NP or PA.
And this.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:31 pm to schwartzy
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The NP barely looked at my acne and wrote me scripts that costed $250. She didn't even stay for 7 minutes and would have left sooner if I didn't ask as many questions as I did
Devil's advocate: how long should a healthcare provider stay in the room once they have convinced themselves of the diagnosis, discussed it with you, and answered all your questions?
It is not fun to expect one thing and get another, for sure. I do not like that concept very much.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:37 pm to 225bred
Not in BR. I never go to the doctor and the one time I do I didn't actually see a doctor
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 6:58 pm
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