Hi jjraak
To clarify …. my GP referred me to the DN specialist from a hospital team. My GP manages my meds but collaborates with the DN who fine tunes my treatment regime, so they communicate with each other which means I get the best of both. It means more frequent appointments with each - including communicating with me via email - but the upside is better monitoring. I’m then better informed which is another bonus.
In my experience, different medical departments have their own protocols & procedures & opinions and often fail to collaborate. Getting them to communicate with each other leads to better management of your condition. By reminding each party to send a communication after each appointment keeps the other informed. It’s not rocket science
Thank you for the reply
@Nicknackwack .
What a heartening tale ..bravo all round.
I tread carefully here, I am extremely pleased you got & get such good care.
And to say anything might seem churlish, and that's is not my intention, believe me.
But let me just say that given your particular circumstances, I think that level of care IS justified.
And while I would like it to be the same for all, perhaps it's not entirely feasible in a proper sharing of limited skills, resources or economically.
So while I am gladdened to hear how well your collaboration works, I fear that for others it falls way shorter.
Type 2 here, no previous underlying issues.
Central London surgery.
Told as almost a throw away line after some checks regarding a suspected heart issue (was a back / spine issue TG. )
I rarely see the same doctor twice...so a lot of my 10 minutes is finding out who I am, almost.
The DN has been 3 different people since I was DX , one year plus (covid) no visits at all were booked (understandably).
So there is little rapport, and it feels very much by the numbers, to fit everything in.
Certainly no discussion about what I might like or need.
Apart from my first visit where It turned rather frosty after my input.
I'm not a shrinking violet when it comes to speaking up, but I'm also pragmatic, and not one to really see docs unless very unwell.
I'm very aware that occasions such as this, people are pressed for time, but I also felt any diversion from the script was ignored AND unwelcome .
Similar of my Desmond's course. (See previous posts elsewhere)
Suffice to say, rather then spend my time discussing unpopular opinions repeatedly, I learnt to let the DN meets go to plan, ignore most of what they say & continue doing what I found actually works for ME.
It's just less stressful all round I find.
Is my experience more common, I think so, sadly.
Am I wrong in thinking that....
Won't be the first time .
Just to repeat, very pleased you got such good care, well targeted in my opinion.
Impractical for all maybe, but wouldn't it be marvellous.
Thank you for replying.
Hope everything keeps helping you work towards your goals.
Best wishes