I called Maddie's GI doctor yesterday to re-fill her Prevacid prescription. (I only had enough left for this morning). They passed me through to the nurse who looked up Maddie's file and this is how the conversation went: Nurse: "Ummm, I don't think the Dr.'s going to do that", Me: "Why not?" Nurse: "He wants to do enteral feedings" Me: "Huh? What do you mean enteral feedings?" Nurse: "Based on his research and findings he'd like to install a feeding tube." Me: "What were his findings?" Nurse: "I cannot discuss that with you, you'll have to talk to the Dr." Me: "Can you fill her prescription in the meantime? Tomorrow is the last dose I have. I'd prefer to keep her on the meds until the Dr. and I discuss whatever it is he's discovered" Nurse: "No, I told you I can't", Me: "Can you talk with the Dr. to see?" Nurse: "I can try, but like I said I really don't think he's going to do it". Two hours later.... ring, ring... Me: "Hello", Nurse: "We have a sample packet of Prevacid ready for you to pick up".
"Research and findings... tube" I'm really upset about this. I have an appt tomorrow, but I think the nurse should've approached the situation a little differently! How about "The Dr. would like to try a new treatment method and I see you have an appt Friday, so you guys can discuss it then", instead of leaving me with this doomed feeling. They did blood work at the hospital two months ago; maybe something showed up there??? I hate not having enough information... I WANT TO KNOW NOW!!!
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