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Neil L. - 30 Nov 2004 03:48 GMT

So, I went to see a doctor for physical. Now, I've never had a physical
examination. I'm a 25 year old male, and I figured that it was about time I
had a few things checked out. The doctor says, "You don't need an
examination until you're in your 30's" Only if I have a family history of
illness should I be examined.

I think this doctor should not even be practicing medicine. Just reading on
the Internet I found that the most likely cancer to kill men ages 15-30 is
testicular cancer. Yes, I could have said to the doctor I want an
examination anyways. But, I didn't like his attitude, so I decided to leave
and find another doctor. He didn't even say hello or ask how I was doing.
Right then and their, I knew I didn't really want this as a doctor.

Physicans out there, take the time to talk to your patients and explain
things to them. Just because we're not doctors doesn't mean we're stupid.
I could have cancer right now and that doctor sent me away telling me I was
fine. I think that is absurd.

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PF Riley - 30 Nov 2004 05:15 GMT

>So, I went to see a doctor for physical. Now, I've never had a physical
>examination. I'm a 25 year old male, and I figured that it was about time I
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>I could have cancer right now and that doctor sent me away telling me I was
>fine. I think that is absurd.

That doctor is an idiot.

PF

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David Rind - 01 Dec 2004 02:16 GMT

> So, I went to see a doctor for physical. Now, I've never had a physical
> examination. I'm a 25 year old male, and I figured that it was about time I
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> I could have cancer right now and that doctor sent me away telling me I was
> fine. I think that is absurd.

While it may make good sense to find another doctor (it's hard to
imagine a doctor who is completely unwilling to examine a new patient),
the example of screening for testicular cancer is not a good choice.
There is really no evidence to suggest that such screening is of benefit
(despite what you may have read on the Internet). However, if he didn't
bother to check your blood pressure....

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Neil L. - 01 Dec 2004 03:04 GMT

>> So, I went to see a doctor for physical. Now, I've never had a physical
>> examination. I'm a 25 year old male, and I figured that it was about
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> what you may have read on the Internet). However, if he didn't bother to
> check your blood pressure....

i'm sure he would have been willing if i had insisted, but i honestly didn't
like the overall atmosphere of clinic. the staff was just down to business.
didn't really make me feel very comfortable. the guy didn't bother to
check, or suggest that i check anything. i'm my opinion, he shouldn't even
be practicing medicine. a doctor should want to help people. just because
i'm 25 it means there is no possibility there could be something wrong with
me? when i heard this coming out of the guy's mouth, i really didn't trust
him and wanted to leave. i even told the guy that i feel very tired
occassionally and i've never had a physical and i wanted to ensure i was ok.
anyways, i've made an appointment with the family care unit at a local
hospital. my doctor will be one doing their residency, supervised by a
staff physician. hopefully everything works out.

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Dee Randall - 01 Dec 2004 16:38 GMT

> So, I went to see a doctor for physical. Now, I've never had a physical
> examination. I'm a 25 year old male, and I figured that it was about time
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> I could have cancer right now and that doctor sent me away telling me I
> was fine. I think that is absurd.

Welcome to the "real" world of dealing with physicians. I have found over my
lifetime that most doctors have really been indifferent to any of my
ailments. And, the ones that have prescribed drugs, these drugs for a
specific ailment have mostly caused me more problems. Keep an eye out for
a doctor that is knowlegeable and humane and then keep him for a long time
if you can. (Which reminds me, find a doctor that will look YOU in the
eye.)
Dee

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