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appalachiablue

(43,230 posts)
11. That's a strange and blunt opening for a health care provider.
Mon Feb 19, 2024, 12:54 PM
Feb 2024

I understand your concerns and would feel the same way. How tied to this person are you and can you switch to another practitioner if you want?

Maybe it's the times and disregard for seniors in general but this kind of treatment by staff is seen in other fields as well, business, accounting, banking, law, real estate. I saw it first hand with my aunt, uncle and mother. People's gender, age, race and social, marital and economic status are definitely factors when seeking services IMO.

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Why would you not tell your provider about falls? TwilightZone Feb 2024 #1
I think they want me to move out of my house CountAllVotes Feb 2024 #3
Who is "they" that want you to move? nt DURHAM D Feb 2024 #5
I have been inundated with calls and emails from real estate brokers and flippers-- viva la Feb 2024 #7
Me too, and I ignore them. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #10
Anyone and everyone who owns a house gets the calls/mailings from flippers Merlot Feb 2024 #14
REAL ESTATE OFFERS MotownPgh Feb 2024 #15
The fall question is a standard one. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #8
Why would your doctor want you to move out of your house? Ocelot II Feb 2024 #9
My cousins doctor asked her the fall question and she responded yes. DURHAM D Feb 2024 #2
Falls are often a result of a momentary blackout or heart arrhythmia viva la Feb 2024 #4
They always ask about falls if you're older. There's a good reason for it. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #6
That's a strange and blunt opening for a health care provider. appalachiablue Feb 2024 #11
I don't understand the problem. Asking about falls is a standard question Ocelot II Feb 2024 #12
It's the manner in which it was stated, as an assumption appalachiablue Feb 2024 #13
Didn't intend to insult your expertise Ocelot II Feb 2024 #17
No problem, thanks for the reply. Yes, I saw your appalachiablue Feb 2024 #19
As a retired nurse, I understand why you didn't want to tell them. If like me, you have no family or friends nearby. Runningdawg Feb 2024 #16
Bingo CountAllVotes Feb 2024 #18
I hope you get the help and peace of mind that you deserve. Runningdawg Feb 2024 #20
I want them to leave me alone CountAllVotes Feb 2024 #21
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