I am now the “elderly mom” @ 70 and I have learned to manage my own healthcare and control the narrative with my new (since 2021) Doctor without discord. jibJab, no way! Updated shingles 2 part shot, no thanks. Flu shot, pneumonia shot, ...nope, not happening. She will however add any additional blood tests I ask for in addition to …
I am now the “elderly mom” @ 70 and I have learned to manage my own healthcare and control the narrative with my new (since 2021) Doctor without discord. jibJab, no way! Updated shingles 2 part shot, no thanks. Flu shot, pneumonia shot, ...nope, not happening. She will however add any additional blood tests I ask for in addition to her standard ones (she had to search hard for the fasting insulin check box because it’s almost never done!). Asked for a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) and she said tell her which one I want and she’ll write the script. So far, so good. I no longer need any of the prescriptions I took for years -- big pharma doesn’t like my type I’m sure!
I am now the “elderly mom” @ 70 and I have learned to manage my own healthcare and control the narrative with my new (since 2021) Doctor without discord. jibJab, no way! Updated shingles 2 part shot, no thanks. Flu shot, pneumonia shot, ...nope, not happening. She will however add any additional blood tests I ask for in addition to her standard ones (she had to search hard for the fasting insulin check box because it’s almost never done!). Asked for a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) and she said tell her which one I want and she’ll write the script. So far, so good. I no longer need any of the prescriptions I took for years -- big pharma doesn’t like my type I’m sure!