Had checkup - dr wants me to come in to discuss bloodwork results

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all. I actually have the appt this afternoon. I saw her last Wednesday as a new patient, and they called me Saturday afternoon asking me to come back in. I assumed the results would be up on the portal, but they are not. The way the person phrased it was concerning (come in to discuss the results), but the fact they're not posted yet is extra concerning now.

I've had thyroid issues for years, and they always just discuss the labwork over the phone and I see the stuff up on the portal right away. So this strikes me as odd. I'll know more in a few hours and update y'all.

Hope it is nothing. I think you need a new doc either way. This is not an ok way for them to treat you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all. I actually have the appt this afternoon. I saw her last Wednesday as a new patient, and they called me Saturday afternoon asking me to come back in. I assumed the results would be up on the portal, but they are not. The way the person phrased it was concerning (come in to discuss the results), but the fact they're not posted yet is extra concerning now.

I've had thyroid issues for years, and they always just discuss the labwork over the phone and I see the stuff up on the portal right away. So this strikes me as odd. I'll know more in a few hours and update y'all.

I’m sure it’s ok!

[Anonymous]

My doctor never puts results in the portal until after we've talked about them, unless it's a routine retest for something we've already discussed.

Please update us when you can!

[Anonymous]

My ex-PCP was like that. She would want me to come in for the most minor things.

Sheesh! Please tell me if I have low iron, low vitamin D, high sugar, terrible cholesterol, wonky thyroid panel - over phone. Then let me see a qualified cardiologist, rheumatologist, endocrinologist instead of someone like you.

I have basically gone to specialists and forsaken my PCP. The teledocs are able to help me when I need urgent care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My doctor never puts results in the portal until after we've talked about them, unless it's a routine retest for something we've already discussed.

Please update us when you can!

I wouldnt worry that it not being in the portal is a bad sign. I think that's an administrative thing that has nothing to do with the doc looking at results.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldnt worry that it not being in the portal is a bad sign. I think that's an administrative thing that has nothing to do with the doc looking at results.

+1

[Anonymous]

What tests were sent? No way to know how concerned to until you know what the possibilities are as there isn't really "routine bloodwork" it is different at different practices. (My PCP pretty much does nothing besides lipid panel every few years, for example, and I"m 49.) I agree that this may be for a billable visit but that doesn't mean it is problematic. If a doctor is assessing a problem, perhaps doing some additional exam components, and making a plan for following up that is a level of care that does merit a visit you don't get to just add it all on to your preventive care visit. So really there is no cause to freak out at this point, just go and find out what they have to say.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, OP. If it's a new doctor, you don't know what's normal for them either. I had to go in for a visit with the breast surgeon after having biopsies (which I already knew were benign). So I wasn't anxious about it, but when I got there, they made me remove my face shield so they could take my temp, and take off my gloves because of "cross contamination" risk. It was a waste of money AND added exposure that I didn't need.

[Anonymous]

They should give you a telemedicine appointment. Asking you to come in just to talk is not responsible at this point in the pandemic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will call them back and request they just tell you over the phone. Especially with Covid we should be limiting in person interaction anyway.

Maybe he wants the billable visit. Can he do a zoom visit?

This is 100% a possibility. Inconvenience the patient to get the revenue churn.

[Anonymous]

Op back - all is okay! My vitamin B12 was low, so she wanted me to get a couple of B12 shots to boost it, then have me take a multivitamin to keep my levels up. Phew. Thanks for all the reassurances! Sometimes these things can get to you, ya know? Anyway, much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Oh, good! I have a telemed appt tomorrow to hear about my labs, so I'm happy to hear this was nothing to worry about. Thanks for reporting back!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op back - all is okay! My vitamin B12 was low, so she wanted me to get a couple of B12 shots to boost it, then have me take a multivitamin to keep my levels up. Phew. Thanks for all the reassurances! Sometimes these things can get to you, ya know? Anyway, much appreciated.

Why on earth would she scare you and want you to come into the office for that? I’m so glad everything’s OK. But I would be pretty mad at that doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op back - all is okay! My vitamin B12 was low, so she wanted me to get a couple of B12 shots to boost it, then have me take a multivitamin to keep my levels up. Phew. Thanks for all the reassurances! Sometimes these things can get to you, ya know? Anyway, much appreciated.

Yay!! I would’ve freaked too. So glad it’s nothing. Be well!

[Anonymous]

That’s a ridiculous way to handle that! Anxiety for nothing. Ugh that’s annoying, and so glad it’s nothing serious