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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I echo the chorus of people suggesting Al-Anon.  It would probably benefit you greatly.  Also, I would suggest calling his physician and scheduling a time to come in for a meeting with him/her by yourself.  Tell them everything you know about his drinking habits and ask them to note his file.  The next time he's due for a physical with blood work, it is imperative they run tests to check his kidney and liver functions.  There's an excellent chance something will be amiss and hearing that news from a doctor just might be the wakeup call your husband needs to get into treatment.  Good luck to you both.[/quote]

Isn't this a medical privacy issue?  Would a doctor agree to such a meeting?[/quote]

It's not a medical privacy issue for a physician to take information about a patient from someone else, they just can't share information about that patient with the other person.  Doctor might not do a meeting, but perhaps a phone call to hear the concerns.  OP can't dictate testing/treatment, that's between the physician and the patient, but a more informed doctor is a better doctor.[/quote]

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