ls99
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An unexpected dilemma.
Or Primary Doc has sold his his practice. New Doc is totally unknown.
So need some opinions.
This Doc does not have privileges at the same hospital which the previous did. That hospital, their superb nursing staff and some specialists saved DW with early stage of lung cancer, so have fondness for the place, the care there there was superb in all respects.
It is one of the neatest and friendliest medium size hospital we have aver known. Also a lot of credit goes to the now ex primary Doc for initial diagnostics and referrals.
New Doc has an ongoing practice several towns away, and has hosp affiliation about 35 miles away.
For non doc it is nearly impossible to get good factual info on a doctor. Any suggestions for sources, even if if costs some bucks.
First impression may be nice but not necessarily reliable for future care or quality thereof. Neither of us has met him yet.
We need to decide if we should stay with the location of the practice -very convenient- we really like the nurse and receptionist- Or find new Doc in town or search for others even if a bit of a distance away.
The new Doc kept the staff, though for obvious reasons they are very cagey in giving impressions.
Did read some hints that quality -whatever that means- hospitals have higher standards for docs to practice there. That is another black hole for non-doctors, in getting info on standards, and even if I could get it, may not be able to comprehend it.
Any and all input appreciated.
Or Primary Doc has sold his his practice. New Doc is totally unknown.
So need some opinions.
This Doc does not have privileges at the same hospital which the previous did. That hospital, their superb nursing staff and some specialists saved DW with early stage of lung cancer, so have fondness for the place, the care there there was superb in all respects.
It is one of the neatest and friendliest medium size hospital we have aver known. Also a lot of credit goes to the now ex primary Doc for initial diagnostics and referrals.
New Doc has an ongoing practice several towns away, and has hosp affiliation about 35 miles away.
For non doc it is nearly impossible to get good factual info on a doctor. Any suggestions for sources, even if if costs some bucks.
First impression may be nice but not necessarily reliable for future care or quality thereof. Neither of us has met him yet.
We need to decide if we should stay with the location of the practice -very convenient- we really like the nurse and receptionist- Or find new Doc in town or search for others even if a bit of a distance away.
The new Doc kept the staff, though for obvious reasons they are very cagey in giving impressions.
Did read some hints that quality -whatever that means- hospitals have higher standards for docs to practice there. That is another black hole for non-doctors, in getting info on standards, and even if I could get it, may not be able to comprehend it.
Any and all input appreciated.