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[quote=Anonymous]We're very lucky to have so many options in the dc area for medical care, but at the same time between general practitioners and specialists who of late all want a follow up in a month or every month or every 6 months when between bloodwork and tests there is nothing wrong and my parent is in remarkably good health accordig to them is draining. When PT was needed 1-2x a week it was even worse. Seems like going to medical appointments is like a part time job!
It isn't just about transportation. Because of their age someone must be present to listen and clarify. 
We're at the point to say except for annual checkups or when an issue arises (having had other elder relatives we do listen carefully and observe how they move, speak, eat, hygiene or living changes etc) we can't go to doctors seemingly every week or other week to be told you're fine see you in a month. Even virtuals are a challenge because they need help logging on and someone has to listen and assist.
Has anyone had to put their foot down for lack of a better description on so many medical appointments beyond annual checkups especially when there are no ailments or conditions? [/quote]

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