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Posted: Aug 13, 2013

My grandson had been complaining of abdominal pain for a few weeks on and off so my grandson made an appointment yesterday with a GI doc, well known in my town. We went to the appointment, I paid the $25.00 copay and it was the shortest doctors appointment I have ever been to. He walked in asked what the problem was and then said well lets schedule some tests to see what is going on. He scheduled both an EGD and colonoscopy on an 18 year old. Never touched my grandson, never felt his belly. didn't order x-rays, ultrasound or anything. In and out in about 2 minutes. My grandson didn't even know what these procedures were or what they were for, until I explained them to him. Doctor never even asked if he goes to the bathroom on a regular basis, if he might be constipated or anything. Just lets schedule these procedure. There is no family history of any stomach issues in his immediate family.

After we got home I was thinking about all of this and I feel as if the doctor just did not do his job, period. I am very upset with him and I want my $25.00 back. Am I wrong for feeling like this? Did he do his job or is he just looking for more money in his pocket? Isn't there some type of protocol they go through before they schedule these tests? Labs, radiology, etc., and then order these tests if something doesn't look right? Or am I just being over protective?

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GI issues - sm

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My husband had a similar issue a couple of years back. Same issue with the GI doctor, except we went ahead with the tests -- which found nothing.

Anyway, after almost a year or so dithering around with Dr. Test-the-wazoo-outta-you, it turned out my husband's problems were due to a wheat and lactose sensitivity, found by our GP (who we really should have gone to first -- live and learn for sure).

doctor's visit - I agree

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You are right to feel that this was unacceptable. Unfortunately, this is the present and future in our health care system, thanks to obama-scare. Doctors are forced to see more patients in less time, with less "care" provided. I'm sure there will be people slamming me for saying this. However, they will be affected just like the rest of us. Gone are the days when doctors are able to actually spend time with their patients. They're nothing more than a referral system now, unless they're specialists. Even specialists won't have time to provide care. They'll order tests and prescribe treatment or surgery. I think I would ask for a 2nd opinion at minimum.

Meant to hit dislike... - Oops!

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This kind of testing CYA has been going on for a lllloooonnnnggggg time now.

I had no idea that Obamacare was in effect - yet. When did this take

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place? I have a myraid of physicians I am going to and have been going to for the last 3-4 years and they seem to all be rushed. Did this start at that time and maybe I am just behind or what? The last time I remember a physician taking time was years before Obama but if you say this now has started, then I better play catch up.

Blaming this on Obamacare is ridiculous! NM - Chavera

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NM

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