Doctors = Not As Cool As They Look On TV
Tuesday, 10 April 2007 07:15![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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I have a doctor's appointment today at a clinic that Planned Parenthood referred me to. I'm dreading it so much that my stomach hurts. A lot.
I think it's weird that most people would prefer a doctor over a dentist. I'd rather go to the dentist every day of the week and three times on Sunday. Because dentists are not nearly as intimidating as doctors. I've had a number of very nice, professional dentists.
I can't say the same for doctors at all. I just can't stand how doctors act towards me and I can't stand how they make me feel and I hate how upset I get after I have to see one. There's nothing like feeling dehumanized and belittled to make your day.
Right now I'm trying to think positive and tell myself that I could find a really nice doctor who is helpful and respectful and does not at all treat me like dirt or look down on me or screw me over.
I hate feeling trapped like this, knowing that if this doctor chooses to be an asshole, I'm screwed because I don't know how else to get what I need in order to be *healthy*.
Just once, I wish I could put a doctor in that same position. Make them feel helpless and desperate, and then act like a complete bitch to them and deprive them of something they need. See how they like it.
I guess all I can do is hope for the best, brace for the worst.
I think it's weird that most people would prefer a doctor over a dentist. I'd rather go to the dentist every day of the week and three times on Sunday. Because dentists are not nearly as intimidating as doctors. I've had a number of very nice, professional dentists.
I can't say the same for doctors at all. I just can't stand how doctors act towards me and I can't stand how they make me feel and I hate how upset I get after I have to see one. There's nothing like feeling dehumanized and belittled to make your day.
Right now I'm trying to think positive and tell myself that I could find a really nice doctor who is helpful and respectful and does not at all treat me like dirt or look down on me or screw me over.
I hate feeling trapped like this, knowing that if this doctor chooses to be an asshole, I'm screwed because I don't know how else to get what I need in order to be *healthy*.
Just once, I wish I could put a doctor in that same position. Make them feel helpless and desperate, and then act like a complete bitch to them and deprive them of something they need. See how they like it.
I guess all I can do is hope for the best, brace for the worst.
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Date: 10 Apr 2007 19:50 (UTC)One thing I do because it irritates the hell out of me: I get the doctor's first name ahead of time. That way, if s/he walks in and addresses me by my first name, I do the same right back. I've lived through a hell of a lot and learned a hell of a lot. Not having an MD after my name does not mean that you (the doctor) can treat me informally while demanding the respect of a title. Maybe a small thing, but I feel that I'm taking a step to get us on equal footing.
I'll also ask as many questions as I damn want--and communicate with no shame that a doctor is not being clear enough in his/her responses.
Finally, check this tool: http://www.ratemds.com/index.jsp
I'm hoping for the best for you. The good ones are out there. :)