Can you switch oncologists?
Can you switch oncologists?
The simple answer is that you have the right to change oncologists any time you want. An even more reasonable answer is that you should consider a change if and when you’re uncomfortable with an important aspect of your care, and you can’t resolve that concern with your current oncologist.
What is the difference between medical oncology and oncology?
An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has three major areas: medical, surgical, and radiation. A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
Why do doctors lie to their patients?
Patients lie to avoid negative consequences, to achieve secondary gain (eg, to obtain medication or disability payments), out of embarrassment or shame, or to present themselves in a better light (eg, as dutiful and compliant).
How often should you see your oncologist during treatment?
In general, people return to the doctor for follow-up appointments every 3 to 4 months during the first 2 to 3 years after treatment, and once or twice a year after that.
What should I do if my doctor referred me to an oncologist?
Only your doc knows why he did the referral, but regardless, I would not object . At a minimum, the oncologist will virtually certainly do a touch exam, order some blood work (most large practices have a lab in the doctor’s office), possibly a simle biopsy, and maybe a CT, if he is somewhat concerned.
Why did my hematologist send me to another specalist?
My HEMONC (hematologist oncologist) did send me to another specalist in a different state but that is because my doctor is my close friend. My PCP was not in favor of my biopsy.
Who is the best doctor to refer to for cancer treatment?
Physicians and dentists generally send those patients with suspected or confirmed cancer to oncologists*. These referrers can be primary care doctors, gynecologists, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, otolaryngologists, dermatologists and others.
Can a doctor send you to another doctor?
Your doctor keeps sending you back and forth between himself/herself and another doctor with no conclusive results. Your doctor insists on a particular doctor; isn’t open for you to visit elsewhere.
Only your doc knows why he did the referral, but regardless, I would not object . At a minimum, the oncologist will virtually certainly do a touch exam, order some blood work (most large practices have a lab in the doctor’s office), possibly a simle biopsy, and maybe a CT, if he is somewhat concerned.
Physicians and dentists generally send those patients with suspected or confirmed cancer to oncologists*. These referrers can be primary care doctors, gynecologists, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, otolaryngologists, dermatologists and others.
My HEMONC (hematologist oncologist) did send me to another specalist in a different state but that is because my doctor is my close friend. My PCP was not in favor of my biopsy.
Can a doctor dismiss a patient with cancer?
For example, a pregnant woman cannot be dismissed by her doctor within a few weeks of delivery. A cancer patient cannot be fired before his chemo or radiation treatments are completed. However, a patient who has been on a primary care doctor’s roster, but hasn’t visited that doctor in a year or two might be dismissed.