Reply to Melissa
I was heartened by your message and hope that you do choose an
endocrinology specialty. My 7 year old grandson was recently
diagnosed. He has received excellent, supportive care from the RN
Specialist, the Dietician and all the nurses who have helped in the
hospital and afterward. He has to travel 50 miles for endocrinology
appointments. I went with him and his mom last consult and did not
like the doctor at all. I can see that he is very experienced and
knowlegeable, but he was arrogant, condescending and, in general, a
complete jerk! I work with physicians (psychiatrists) everyday at my
psychology practice and I guess I have been pleasantly lulled into
thinking that doctors these days are much less power-focussed and
much more collaborative than the “old school” approach evidenced by
the endocrinologist. Unfortunately, my son and family have no choice
of doctors due to their medical plan. As long as he seems to know
what he is doing (and he has, so far) I guess we can live with it.
However, it would be a blessing to so many young children and
families if someone with your compassion entered the field. Thanks
for being there and being who you are. Suzanne in Washington State