Getting an annual physical at the doctors

[Torvy]

That would have been something if are moms had worked together or if yours arranged moms blind date.

Not sure when mine left the area. Could have happened. Sister was born in Napa in Sep, '59. Shortly after that dad was transferred to USAFA in C-Spgs.

My Aunt and her family stayed in the area (Fremont). Her and husband both passed years ago, but cousins and their kids all live in NorCal. Most of them are terminally infected with entitlement syndrome.

 

[bigtiller]

Things are different now-a-days, and for the better.

When I had my first colonoscopy I was wide awake and the only drugs they gave me was a muscle relaxant because I was fighting through the hemorrhoid pain.

 

[ultrarunner]

Things are different now-a-days, and for the better.

When I had my first colonoscopy I was wide awake and the only drugs they gave me was a muscle relaxant because I was fighting through the hemorrhoid pain.

I just checked and the typical scopes have usable length from 1m to 1.6m

Here is the Olympus Tower and one cabinet with scopes processed and ready for Monday morning…

 

[QRTRHRS]

When I had my first one, just before I went out I heard a knock on the door and someone said "mind if we observe". Then a number of people shuffled into the room. Students I guessed. My last thought was sure, send in everyone, why should I care? LOL!

I am now good for five years but the previous check was two years and before that either one year or six months, I forget which. That was because I had a number of polyps removed.

I find that during the prep, using the PreperationH hemorrhoidal wipes helps me minimize irritation.

 

[gsganzer]

I hate to sound this cynical, but I've really become disenfranchised by today's healthcare groups. They're obviously "for profit" entities and many providers get incentives to create more visits, push referrals to a specialist and maximize billing. All of this is done with virtually no re-course by the patient.

So how do you hold the gastro specialist to be honest and not push for an increased procedure interval? (2 years instead of 5 or 10?)

I'm not just disenfranchised by healthcare, I see the same stuff happening with automotive repair/maintenance and many other services. However, I think with healthcare you're at an even larger disadvantage as a consumer.

 

[ultrarunner]

When I had my first one, just before I went out I heard a knock on the door and someone said "mind if we observe". Then a number of people shuffled into the room. Students I guessed. My last thought was sure, send in everyone, why should I care? LOL!

That would never happen here…

First staff restricted to those required.

Second any requests for students or observers would be disclosed at the time of registration for patient approval.

Third any observers would need to be cleared meaning vaccinations up to date, etc.

 

[MossRoad]

That would never happen here…

First staff restricted to those required.

Second any requests for students or observers would be disclosed at the time of registration for patient approval.

Third any observers would need to be cleared meaning vaccinations up to date, etc.

I've had it happen more than a few times at Dr visits. They always ask if I'd mind if they had a student/students in the room.

And when I crushed my finger, man, that draws a crowd....
All of my crushed finger Dr. visits.
My crushed finger surgery.
All of my crushed finger follow ups.
Apparently everyone likes a good crushed finger, I guess.

I don't mind letting folks learn. Might help someone else in the future.

 

[ultrarunner]

Yes to students but never as you are getting knock out bring asked if ok to watch…

Everything is based on need to know or needed to provide care…

I’ve not once been in GI during a case… at one time I did patient care certified for the Lensx laser and if I come into a room now during surgery it’s only because of a problem…

 

[bigtiller]

I just checked and the typical scopes have usable length from 1m to 1.6m

Here is the Olympus Tower and one cabinet with scopes processed and ready for Monday morning…
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Hmm, they seamed longer at the time.

 

[masseyrider]

Hmm, they seamed longer at the time.

From what I saw the nurse wiping down those pictured are much thinner and shorter.