The rise of the new breed of Dr in the increasing market of BC
HI all, I didn't know what to call this but my story is to raise awareness and to alert you to what is happening out there.
I am nearly 3 yrs into my Stage 1 diagnosis and regularly see my surgeon. I no longer see my oncologist as they consider my GP my primary care giver. This is good as my GP is fantastic. I don't know why i continue to see my surgeon as her specialty is cutting, right?
Well my last appt with the surgeon was supposed to talk about my increased liver enzymes possibly resulting from my meds. I was greeted by the "Breast Physician" who I had never met before and taken into her office. NOt a good start as I'm wondering where is the surgeon and why am I not in her office? This '"physician'" commences speaking to me like it's our appointment telling me about my tumor markers and my liver enzymes. I'm not listening at this point as really I don't know who the heck she is and why is she talking to me like this. Eventually, after I asked her if she was in fact a Dr and asking for my surgeon the surgeon came in for a couple of minutes. I walked out really confused with a blood test form written by this new Dr.
SO HEADS UP LADIES - I was not consulted about having my records given to another Dr. I was not consulted about having results given to another Dr. This new Dr operates part time out of the same office as the surgeon. I suspect this is a way the surgeon can keep a cashflow on clients such as me. This 'Breast Physician" is a GP -not a specialist. I checked her registration. GP's have 10yrs study Physicians/specialists 12 yrs. The notes on my appointment were copied to my GP and signed by this ""physician"". I won't be going back to the surgeon. My recommendation is to stay with your GP as they know you best, know all of your history and can work holistically in partnership with you.
I think with the incidence of BC we will start to see more of these Drs popping up - just like skin cancer clinics. Cynical yes but its just outright wrong for me to tossed around like i don't have a choice. We always have a choice!
p.s. my gp and i are working thru more blood tests and referral to a liver specialist. Oh yeah my tumor markers are always at the same level- this Dr didn't even both to check my records - freaked me right out. I'm in SE Qld.
I am nearly 3 yrs into my Stage 1 diagnosis and regularly see my surgeon. I no longer see my oncologist as they consider my GP my primary care giver. This is good as my GP is fantastic. I don't know why i continue to see my surgeon as her specialty is cutting, right?
Well my last appt with the surgeon was supposed to talk about my increased liver enzymes possibly resulting from my meds. I was greeted by the "Breast Physician" who I had never met before and taken into her office. NOt a good start as I'm wondering where is the surgeon and why am I not in her office? This '"physician'" commences speaking to me like it's our appointment telling me about my tumor markers and my liver enzymes. I'm not listening at this point as really I don't know who the heck she is and why is she talking to me like this. Eventually, after I asked her if she was in fact a Dr and asking for my surgeon the surgeon came in for a couple of minutes. I walked out really confused with a blood test form written by this new Dr.
SO HEADS UP LADIES - I was not consulted about having my records given to another Dr. I was not consulted about having results given to another Dr. This new Dr operates part time out of the same office as the surgeon. I suspect this is a way the surgeon can keep a cashflow on clients such as me. This 'Breast Physician" is a GP -not a specialist. I checked her registration. GP's have 10yrs study Physicians/specialists 12 yrs. The notes on my appointment were copied to my GP and signed by this ""physician"". I won't be going back to the surgeon. My recommendation is to stay with your GP as they know you best, know all of your history and can work holistically in partnership with you.
I think with the incidence of BC we will start to see more of these Drs popping up - just like skin cancer clinics. Cynical yes but its just outright wrong for me to tossed around like i don't have a choice. We always have a choice!
p.s. my gp and i are working thru more blood tests and referral to a liver specialist. Oh yeah my tumor markers are always at the same level- this Dr didn't even both to check my records - freaked me right out. I'm in SE Qld.
