> Worse, I need to confirm the doctor kept in mind _all_ of this in my treatment plan, because I've had awful reactions when they haven't.
I'm not disabled but do have some chronic stuff. A couple decades ago I started carrying my medical record (well...the synopsis) to the doctors office for this reason. Especially when you end up in a clinic rather than a real private practice you're often not guaranteed to even see the same doctor twice.
> This is terrible for the doctor. I'm making them go over time, be late to the rest of their appointments for the day, and asking them for extra energy and brain cycles for treatment, for no extra money.
Though I'd not worry about this. My insurance EOB stated for a simple visit and bloodwork the doctor charged well over $1300. I saw the doctor for exactly 10 minutes. Make them work a little for their money.
I'm not disabled but do have some chronic stuff. A couple decades ago I started carrying my medical record (well...the synopsis) to the doctors office for this reason. Especially when you end up in a clinic rather than a real private practice you're often not guaranteed to even see the same doctor twice.
> This is terrible for the doctor. I'm making them go over time, be late to the rest of their appointments for the day, and asking them for extra energy and brain cycles for treatment, for no extra money.
Though I'd not worry about this. My insurance EOB stated for a simple visit and bloodwork the doctor charged well over $1300. I saw the doctor for exactly 10 minutes. Make them work a little for their money.