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Posted by white rabbit on April 17, 2003, at 11:30:00
A little while back I posted in Psychological Babble about my new psychiatrist being, IMHO, a chauvinistic chickenhead. He had given me some paperwork to have bloodwork done but I hadn't gotten around to it by my last appointment, and he got really pissy with me. He said that he wouldn't see me again until he had my bloodwork results, and then after I got home, someone from his staff called to tell me that Dr. Happy was going to discharge me as his patient if I didn't have that bloodwork done by Friday.Talk about your lousy bedside manners...I really don't care for this guy's attitude. But I made an appointment with my family doctor, who hasn't seen much of me since my suicide attempt in February 2002. I guess he had been talking to my husband because he said, "Your blood pressure is a little high, I understand that your situation at home is kind of stressful."
I said, "I'm surprised that my blood pressure didn't blow off that armband, my situation at home is a lot stressful. My husband is filing for divorce."
The doctor said,"You're covered under his insurance plan, aren't you? I just wanted to let you know that if you lose your medical insurance...well, I don't usually accept Medicaid..."
"Medicaid?" I squeaked. Suddenly I pictured myself huddled in the corner of a welfare clinic waiting room, covering my ears to shut out screaming babies. I thought, my God, Ken, what are you doing to me!
The doctor says, "Normally I don't see patients with Medicaid, but that won't be a problem for you. I'll be happy to keep seeing you. You're a strong lady, and you're going to get through this."What can one say about such generosity? I was overwhelmed with gratitude. And here is the moral of the story: for every nasty, egotistical, unsympathetic doctor in practice, there is at least one gem like my GP.
Thanks, doc.
-Gracie
Posted by justyourlaugh on April 17, 2003, at 12:42:29
In reply to Thanks, doc, posted by white rabbit on April 17, 2003, at 11:30:00
so are you still seeing the chicken head?
...
there are alot of great doctors out there.
you deserve only the best..everyone does.
peace
j
Posted by noa on April 17, 2003, at 13:23:04
In reply to Thanks, doc, posted by white rabbit on April 17, 2003, at 11:30:00
Yeah, but make sure he starts to keep a lid on it--ie, not talk about you to hubbie, and vice versa.
You have a good lawyer, I hope? Ask about how insurance will get worked out. If you have a separation aggreement, isn't it the case that hubbie cannot drop you from his insurance until the divorce settlement is done?
Posted by white rabbit on April 17, 2003, at 14:42:57
In reply to Re: Thanks, doc, posted by noa on April 17, 2003, at 13:23:04
I'm still seeing the chickenhead, but only for one reason. He has all the power right now because I've applied for social security benefits.
I didn't really want to do it, but I'm not ready to go back to work full-time and I need the money for all those pesky moving expenses. Otherwise I'll be living in "This Old Box". So when the SSA finally gets around to turning me down, I'm dropping Dr. Happy like a hot potato.I've talked to a lawyer on the phone, I told him that I was broke, damn I barely have enough money to keep myself in cigarettes and Paxil. I haven't got the divorce papers in my hand yet, so the lawyer told me to wait until that happened because as soon as I stepped in his office, "the meter starts running".
My therapist told me that at the very least, I automatically qualify for half of my husband's pension (should I live that long, of course). Since we both own the house and I'm not interested in keeping it, he'll owe me some money for that...I guess maybe I'll need a financial analyst, I don't know. I can't believe he's putting me through this crap but, there it is.
I also intend to ask for continued medical coverage, at least for awhile. I desperately need this medicine I'm taking and he knows it. He knows it better than anybody.
This sucks.
-Gracie
Posted by justyourlaugh on April 17, 2003, at 15:21:06
In reply to Chickenheads and lawyers, posted by white rabbit on April 17, 2003, at 14:42:57
done are the days when women are left high and dry.be strong ,persistant..above all patient..
you will get what you need gracie,,i can feel you will be better than okay.
peace
j
Posted by oops...trythatbutton on April 17, 2003, at 19:23:16
In reply to Re: Chickenheads and lawyers, posted by justyourlaugh on April 17, 2003, at 15:21:06
hang in there, Gracie.
P.S. your "Want Ad" made me actually smile today.
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