3 year pap update...

Seattle_JiLLn

I'm so irritated.  I went for my physical today and she said no pap til 2013 and I said I'd rather have one and I know my insurance will pay for it.  She said no.  She said all of the studies say it doesn't catch more cancers if you test every year and all of the guidelines from everyone say only every 3 years and that even if I had one it wouldn't give me any peace of mind because the studies show it doesn't help.  So no.  Wouldn't do it.  I'm so irritated.  And I have new insurance so I can't just go to another doctor easily for another exam real soon.   

Oh and when I mentioned my feelings of maybe depression, maybe something just not right, she said I need to let Cooper CIO and to think of it as a personal growth area for myself.  She was pretty condescending when I said I couldn't do it.  

Crap.  I liked this doctor before.  Now I'm not feeling like she's a good fit for me.   

blueLu25

Wow that really sucks. Sorry Jill. I would be switching dr.s too.

keri1013

Ugh, how annoying! I'm really sorry she wasn't more supportive, sounds like a switch is definitely in order.

JRS72206

NO GOOD. Even if you have to wait till the new year, def switch. Boo!

JodiLinn503

That's ridiculous that she wouldn't do it! Argh! Sorry.

cmcmillan

That sucks. Did she offer to come over and listen to him cio atleast?

Maddimom

BOO I say time for a new DR. Hope u find a good one soon!! 

Zista

Seattle_JiLLn:

I said I'd rather have one and I know my insurance will pay for it.  She said no.  

Umm... I'm sorry, but doctors are not decision makers for your health.  They are advisors, but YOU are the ultimate decision-maker, particularly if you are able to pay for it.  I'd personally be thrilled to not do a pap every year, but my doc was the other way... she wouldn't prescribe birth control without it. 

Seattle_JiLLn:

Oh and when I mentioned my feelings of maybe depression, maybe something just not right, she said I need to let Cooper CIO and to think of it as a personal growth area for myself.  She was pretty condescending when I said I couldn't do it.  

So your doctor has a degree in parenting too?  Child development/psychology?  Did you ask here on what she is basing her "expert" opinion?  Not to mention... your feelings of depression are because you won't CIO?  WTH?

This is not a "good fit" sort of issue.   You want that I should come kick her a$$?

RobynK

That is no good.  There is no HARM in getting a pap -- her refusal added to her horrible attitude about depression are not acceptable.

I'm really sorry and I hope you can find someone new that you love.

KNemo

Zista:

Seattle_JiLLn:

I said I'd rather have one and I know my insurance will pay for it.  She said no.  

Umm... I'm sorry, but doctors are not decision makers for your health.  They are advisors, but YOU are the ultimate decision-maker, particularly if you are able to pay for it.  I'd personally be thrilled to not do a pap every year, but my doc was the other way... she wouldn't prescribe birth control without it. 

Seattle_JiLLn:

Oh and when I mentioned my feelings of maybe depression, maybe something just not right, she said I need to let Cooper CIO and to think of it as a personal growth area for myself.  She was pretty condescending when I said I couldn't do it.  

So your doctor has a degree in parenting too?  Child development/psychology?  Did you ask here on what she is basing her "expert" opinion?  Not to mention... your feelings of depression are because you won't CIO?  WTH?

This is not a "good fit" sort of issue.   You want that I should come kick her a$$?

And my slight girl crush just turned into a raging girl crush! Zista, you are awesome. And Jill, your doctor is worthless and you need to switch stat!

Seattle_JiLLn

Zista - She still did a pelvic exam.  That's whats stupid.  She was in there anyway, just take the damn swab.   So while yeah it would be nice to not have to do it every year, she still did it practically as much as she would have with a pap.

 

And she did say to sort of log my feelings over the next month to see if it's related to PMS or sleep, or other things... still, I guess I need to call my old therapist and make another appointment. I was hoping to get everything handled with this one.  

ANd yeah, I get pissed at any doctor who has a one size fits all parenting response... my ped I know is pro-CIO but she has never ever pushed it on me like it's my only option.   

IdahoGirl

*I'm* pro CIO and I think that's a sh!tty answer.  It's nice that she's not immediately pushing tons of meds on you and wanting you to explore your feelings - but therapist she is not.

Seriously - time for a switch!!!

indigo91804

Seattle_JiLLn:

Zista - She still did a pelvic exam.  That's whats stupid.  She was in there anyway, just take the damn swab.   So while yeah it would be nice to not have to do it every year, she still did it practically as much as she would have with a pap.   

Wow! What? I'd be pissed and looking for a new doc too. That is part of the complete yearly exam. Especially if you are covered as part of your insurance benefit. I hope she doesn't bill for the full deal. 

 

theresab

That sucks.  Can you go to your back to your ob/gyn for a pap and get it covered by insurance?

And the CIO out comment is stupid too.  One size doesn't fit all in regards to parenting.

good luck.

LauraLynneC

so "youre doing it wrong" is supposed to HELP you?!  *sigh* and ::hugs::

I would find a new doctor asap. 

doublem

Ugh!  I'd be p!ssed and wanting to switch dr.s too!  I feel like it's common knowledge among parents that CIO isn't for every family or child! 

coribecca

That's awful!  Another exam isn't that expensive, if you are really worried about it.  Or maybe you can think up a reason you need to go in for another exam and get a pap at the same time.

Seattle_JiLLn

I think I'm just going to wait til next year and find a different doc then. I'm just Bummed because she's about two minutes from my house and it was so easy. I feel like if I go to anyone else within Swedish they will say the same thing. Maybe I'll just go to planned parenthood for it an find someone new at the same practice for my regular doc stuff.

jcyahne

Wow.  While there has been recent research showing that a pap may not be needed every year for ladies at low risk, in my experience doctors are still doing them annually and insurance is covering that.  And I just don't think it is right for her to pin your depression on lack of sleep.  I think her advice to you is just horrible, and I too have nothing against CIO.