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From: Patricia.Ferguson@f13.n123.z1.fidonet.org (Patricia Ferguson)
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Subject: Re: Steroid Treatment
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Date: 20 Mar 91 05:09:46 GMT
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CB> worsening autoimmune problem is dealt with by applying
CB> medication which, apparently due to the persons immune or
CB> other sensitivity, is producing side effects that call into
CB> question the price being paid for treatment.

In my friends case they told her to not worry too much about the side
affects right now.  Just concentrate on the effectiveness on her problem.
But she really doesnt know a lot about what they are doing to her.  She is a
smart lady but either doesnt know what to ask or is afraid to ask about
details in her treatment.  Maybe I ask too much about my families and my own
medical treatments.  Maybe I'm just one of those "hard to deal with"
patients, too inquisitive.  But I would like to see Doctors disclose a
little bit more at times.  I know, I know....sometimes the patient isnt
quite ready for it.  It just seems like if more was shared then sometimes
other problems might be avoided such as drug interactions, side affects,
etc...  I strongly believe in patient education.

CB> exaggerated claims concerning the comprehensiveness of their
CB> comprehension, which caused a backlash in other, obviously

I like that..."comprehensiveness of their comprehension"....sounds like
something I need to hang on to for my reports at work! (grin)  I wonder how
far I can get with that!

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