Gatordoc50
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LOL! said:I grew up going to military doctors. One never had the same doctor twice even for the same problem like broken leg. Then after college, I never went to a doctor for anything for many years. I also worked in a hospital for a time.
I just didn't care about relationship-centered treatment. Nowadays, I have had the same internist for more than 10 years, but see him about once every 3 years. My spouse uses the same doctor and she goes more often. I suppose he could dump me, but so what?
Now if I was on statins and thyroid medicine or taking other medication regularly, I can see where a relationship would be helpful. Otherwise, I don't think so. I think medicine has changed with all the "Doc-in-a-Box" store fronts, so getting in to see someone is no big deal anymore.
I don't believe that your doc would dump you for not seeing him or her for a few years. However, if I thought my patient believed there was no difference between me and a doc in the box, they would get referred to one.