[barb1191]

WOW Jan....... Did you hit a sore spot with me!! Totally agree with you.

Bill and I decided to become full-time residents in TV, after having been snowbirds for a number of years. When we attempted to find drs (specialists), no easy task, we were totally disenchanted and so returned to the snowbird status because of the very very poor medical attention in FL.

Having a terminal illness, I really didn't feel that any of the medical care I received in FL didn't come close to the great care I had experienced in Boston. Was told by one oncologist to just wait it out and then go to hospice!! I walked out of that dr's office having the feeling of being handed a death sentence! Now back in Boston, with the best medical care, has given me hope as they take the pro-active approach.

Another thing I noticed is that the gp's in FL seemed to have no equipment in their offices, merely take your vitals and send you to various specialists as needed. Guess I'm used to going to a dr who's office is fully equipped with various testing devices. It seems there's the dr and a computer, a receptionist and a nurse who takes your bp and pulse.

This experience is not to discourage others, however, be your own advocate and insist on what's best for you.

barb