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Old 06-09-2012, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Shimpy View Post
OK Russ, I can see the use of the PCP in some cases where there are meds that are not related to the surgery. I just didn't see the point in paying the PCP all that money to visit me and say hello each day. In my cases the PCP didn't add too or delete meds. He did nothing but visit me, say hello and send me a bill. All my meds were related to my condition which I would think my surgeon would be able to handle as well or better than a PCP. I guess it's just a case professional courtesy among doctors. I do respect your opinion as a medical professional.
Believe me I see your point and even agree with it.

I'm just trying to let everyone know that no matter what they want or say they will be assigned an attending physician while they stay at the hospital. That attending will see them every day and dismiss them when it is time. This is our system like it or not. So having a PCP that you know can make sense in TV.