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cayugafalls

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11. My PCP voted for Trump, but he will at least respect me when we talk.

Sun Aug 9, 2020, 05:09 PM

Aug 2020

He tries to listen and will concede some points. I have only done tele-health since all this started, but he has always be a very compassionate, smart and genuinely kind person to me and the care he has provided has saved my life. I can tell him anything and he always shows me compassion.

I think it has to do more with the deep relationship you have than just politics. There are so many facets to life and there used to be a time when we could all talk and have conversations without falling in lock step with each others political beliefs. That is the kind of relationship I have with my Doctor and I appreciate that we can talk without resorting to disrespectful or damaging words.

The question for you is, do you like the care your Dr. gives and have you tried to maybe have a respectful conversation to feel out if the Dr. will respect your opinons without damaging the relationship.

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What would you do if gradually, over a long period of time... [View all] LuckyCharms Aug 2020 OP

I'd switch SheltieLover Aug 2020 #1

Would you tell them why? LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #4

Prob not SheltieLover Aug 2020 #6

Find A New Doctor ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #2

I would not stay with them Skittles Aug 2020 #3

Not necessarily true. Ms. Toad Aug 2020 #20

That's a hard one. qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #5

If I'm not comfortable I'd contemplate switching malaise Aug 2020 #7

Are they a good doctor? Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #8

Yes...very good. n/t LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #9

That's your answer Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #10

My PCP voted for Trump, but he will at least respect me when we talk. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #11

I'd get a new doctor kimbutgar Aug 2020 #12

The fact that he lets you know torius Aug 2020 #13

No medical professional I've worked with has discussed politics brooklynite Aug 2020 #14

I left a Dentist because he wouldn't turn off Fox News in the lobby. sarcasmo Aug 2020 #15

I took it hard when my PCP announced his retirement. He is such a good Democrat and a wonderful CTyankee Aug 2020 #16

I wouldn't know. Initech Aug 2020 #17

I found out that my regular provider thought that I was a drug seeker Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #18

Not the exact scenario - but I've known who my doctor is from my first appointment Ms. Toad Aug 2020 #19

If you're uncomfortable with it, find someone else. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #21

I see my doctor because of her medical skills, not her politics sarisataka Aug 2020 #22

I stopped seeing an optometrist after... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #23