[jazzeoneaj]

I went for routine blood work today.

I was in the 'lounge' area..waiting..little after 7:30am.

I see my 'future' primary care doc walking in..he walked passed the receptionist and never acknowledged them..No 'good morning'..nothing.

He just strutted down the hall with a banana in his hand.

NOW..is that the Dr.Welby 'demeanor'? Dr.Welby smiled, he greeted everyone. He was a peoples people.

I am very leary that some of these doctors..are NOT 'people people'.

Just watch body language..it says a lot.

Its all touchy feely when the NP comes and gets you to take you back for your exam or whatever.., etc..but watch 'outside of the box". It may not be what it really is.

I was really disappointed...if you can't come into where you work..and smile and say HELLO to the ladies at the desk who were there..no patients..they were just smiling, etc. ..then YOU have a problem Dr. ..
Just wanted to share

[gomoho]

Thanks - actions speak louder than words.

[pooh]

Judge not.....you really have no idea why he/she did or did not greet in a manner you feel he/she should have. What one wants is excellent medical care from their doctor, first and foremost.

[blueash]

You do know that Dr. Welby was a fictional character don't you?

[graciegirl]

I do not care if my doctor is friendly acting as much as I care if he is up on things.

This age of life has some really serious medical issues involved with it.

There are a lot of friendly touchy feeling sweet acting docs that don't know if the knee bone is attached to the leg bone. And please I don't want alternative medicine either.

If we had spent the same time and effort and work that doctors spend on their education then perhaps we wouldn't need a doctor. One needs to weigh the side effects against the real purpose of a drug. If you are paying a doctor for advice and not taking it, it is a waste of your money and his/her time.

[Vinny]

I go there and think that they forget to tell the doctors what is in the brochure. I should have ran when I asked my doctor why he relocated his family from so far away to work here and he told me the reason was that he needed a job. I was not expecting that answer. I understand that the doctor who owns it is very good and very popular. My wife loves him.

My feeling is that despite their trappings and marketing material, your experience will be based on which doctor you get just like every place else. BTW my doctor prescribed a medication that he had tried with no success just 6 months earlier. So much for taking the time to check my records before prescribing. I also found out that they will take you from their lounge at your appointment time only to sit in an empty room for 15 minutes while watching your doctor do data input at a computer. Plus he never looks at me when he talks because he is busy inputting everything I say into a computer and yet he prescribed a drug he already tried. They really are no better than other medical centers I have used both here and back home. It all depends on which doctor you choose.

[Hancle704]

A lot to be said about the marketing hype that heralds the arrival of the new product, but then the reality sets in when the product starts to be delivered. Marcus Welby MD, the Affordable Healthcare Act, Hope and Change, etc.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by Vinny

I go there and think that they forget to tell the doctors what is in the brochure. I should have ran when I asked my doctor why he relocated his family from so far away to work here and he told me the reason was that he needed a job. I was not expecting that answer. I understand that the doctor who owns it is very good and very popular. My wife loves him.

My feeling is that despite their trappings and marketing material, your experience will be based on which doctor you get just like every place else. BTW my doctor prescribed a medication that he had tried with no success just 6 months earlier. So much for taking the time to check my records before prescribing. I also found out that they will take you from their lounge at your appointment time only to sit in an empty room for 15 minutes while watching your doctor do data input at a computer. Plus he never looks at me when he talks because he is busy inputting everything I say into a computer and yet he prescribed a drug he already tried. They really are no better than other medical centers I have used both here and back home. It all depends on which doctor you choose.

Remember this the next time glad-hand elected officials in Washington tell how electronic medical records (EMRs) are just the greatest thing since sliced bread, and how they know what's better for you.

Also, keep in mind that these medical records programs are designed to maximize billing, not patient care.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by jazzeoneaj

I went for routine blood work today.

I was in the 'lounge' area..waiting..little after 7:30am.

I see my 'future' primary care doc walking in..he walked passed the receptionist and never acknowledged them..No 'good morning'..nothing.

He just strutted down the hall with a banana in his hand.

NOW..is that the Dr.Welby 'demeanor'? Dr.Welby smiled, he greeted everyone. He was a peoples people.

I am very leary that some of these doctors..are NOT 'people people'.

Just watch body language..it says a lot.

Its all touchy feely when the NP comes and gets you to take you back for your exam or whatever.., etc..but watch 'outside of the box". It may not be what it really is.

I was really disappointed...if you can't come into where you work..and smile and say HELLO to the ladies at the desk who were there..no patients..they were just smiling, etc. ..then YOU have a problem Dr. ..
Just wanted to share

How do you know this was his first time walking in that day?? Maybe he had already been in the office and went out to his car to get a snack!

And concerning his not eloquently greeting the receptionists.....it's not the Love Boat, and he's not the Captain.

[twiceis]

I went for my first appt & was talked to....no examination. It was a scheduling appt to type everything into the computer that I said. I asked didn't u get the records I sent? He said it didn't matter anyway. He was very nice but blood work etc was scheduled for next March. Quite bizarre but the follow up calls to schedule mammogram, bone density etc came promptly the next day.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Vinny

My feeling is that despite their trappings and marketing material, your experience will be based on which doctor you get just like every place else. BTW my doctor prescribed a medication that he had tried with no success just 6 months earlier. So much for taking the time to check my records before prescribing. I also found out that they will take you from their lounge at your appointment time only to sit in an empty room for 15 minutes while watching your doctor do data input at a computer. Plus he never looks at me when he talks because he is busy inputting everything I say into a computer and yet he prescribed a drug he already tried. They really are no better than other medical centers I have used both here and back home. It all depends on which doctor you choose.

The health care system is overloaded .. and I think that is true anywhere in North America. And with an aging population, doctors will probably be seeing more patients and there will be more confusion with medical records.

As we age, we tend to forget stuff. If you're not already doing it, I think it would be wise for us all to start keeping a record of everything that relates to our health. Not just medications, (prescription and non prescription), but I think we should all keep a record of every single medical and dental appointment we have, copies of all blood tests, referrals to specialists and results, the date of your last mammogram or pap or colonscopy, bone density scans, allergy shots, flu shots, shingle vacine, etc. You can't depend on the medical system to keep track of things for you, they may slip up.

Originally Posted by ilovetv

And concerning his not eloquently greeting the receptionists.....it's not the Love Boat, and he's not the Captain.

[Bonnevie]

I can't emphasize enough how the patient has to stay on top of their health concerns. Drs are overloaded, they have to get things into the computer. Nothing will be like the old days. But look for knowledge, not demeanor so much my hometown dr had a horrible bedside manner and the nurses hated to deal with him. But he was very smart. My uncle had a dr for years who had a great bedside manner and thought my uncles complaints were hypochondria. He finally went to my dr who diagnosed lupus which is extremely rare in men.

[SoccerCoach]

I don't spend a lot of time on this site. However, it amazes me to read all of the complaints that some folks post. Yes as we age we may tend to lapse more, but be pro active about your person. We are responsible for our bodies, keeping them as well as we are able. When something seems out of sorts we seek medical help. These doctors are not suppose to be considered "miracle workers" for our ailments. They apply their knowledge and training to achieve a solution to our ailment. If you are having difficulties with your doctor, talk with him/her about it. If you are not satisfied, continue to seek, but be your own advocate. By the way, I like my doctor and place my confidence there.

[gomoho]

I agree - we are ultimately responsible for our health care - but, what happens when we are no longer capable of managing those things??? If we lived in the world of Dr. Welby it wouldn't be an issue 'cause the good old doctor would be there to work through those issues. If you bill yourself in that light, then you better damn well better deliver - IMHO.

[marybb]

All I can say is, I am extremely pleased with the service, and care I have
received at colony.