Was this doctor a creep for suggesting a gynecological examination, or am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by heytch on Oct 31, 2009 - 22 answers

I don't currently have health insurance. I need back on the antidepressant I was on in college. What are my best options? [more inside]
posted by larkspur on Oct 27, 2009 - 12 answers

What exactly can a doctor's office tell anyone who happens to pick up your phone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 11 answers

I messed up my eye - please help me figure out doctor stuff. [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks on Sep 30, 2009 - 15 answers

Can I go around my crazy eye doctor and get the glasses and contacts I need? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Sep 17, 2009 - 22 answers

I am a 40 year old man that died of a skull fracture in August, 1920. [more inside]
posted by asockpuppet on Sep 7, 2009 - 9 answers

I am a successful professional woman, I want to date successful professional men, but they seem to want subservient types. Should I be looking for a subservient man? [more inside]
posted by Goodgrief on Aug 17, 2009 - 51 answers

Can anyone recommend a Psychiatrist and a Pyschologist (or mental health specialist) in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by thankyouforyourconsideration on Aug 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm an American without health insurance, who needs (minor) dermatological care... how worried should I be that this will prevent me from getting private health care insurance in a year or so (denial due to prior condition)? And what can I do to prevent this from happening? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 20, 2009 - 15 answers

How does getting a medical referral/requesting a medical referral REALLY work and how do you ask for one effectively? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Jul 19, 2009 - 4 answers

i have asthma, i live in oklahoma, and my inhaler just ran out. i have no insurance and my boyfriend makes too much for aid programs - now what? [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Jun 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Any recommendations for a helpful mental health practitioner person in the area of Portland, Oregon? After a few stressful months of medication issues, my boyfriend and I have lost a lot of faith in our psychiatrist, and are looking for additional forms of help and advice, whether a therapist, counselor, or even just a different psychiatrist. [more inside]
posted by brisquette on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

So in the next two weeks Nova, a science program on PBS, is airing the conclusion of a series that followed doctors from when they were medical students (1988) to today. I know that there was 2 previous episodes (1988 & 1998). Being a stressed out med student in the middle of midterms, it would be awesome if a bunch of classmates and I were to be able to watch all of the episodes (from 1988 to present) in a Nova marathon after exams. So... Does anyone in the hive mind know how I can get my hands on the first two parts of the series, or at least the titles of the old episodes?
posted by jytsai on Apr 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Tell me all about your favorite intelligent professional or casual medical blogs/articles somewhat in the vein of Atul Gawande. [more inside]
posted by nursegracer on Mar 24, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for doctor recommendations in North Seattle [more inside]
posted by creepygirl on Mar 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Do you know of any reasonably credible sources that list the premiums and deductibles that hospitals/doctors (of any kind, but largely medical surgeons for intensive-care/emergency/surgical hospitals) pay for medical malpractice insurance? I'm researching figures for a malpractice reform idea. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

Could I possibly have Serotonin Syndrome even though I've been off anti-depressants for two or three years? And whether I have it or not, what's the best way to get a doctor to hold my hand while I try the recomended treatment for it; an antihistamine called Cyproheptadine (brand name Periactin) that blocks Serotonin receptors? [more inside]
posted by Clay201 on Mar 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Please help me filter out the good from my list of NYC doctors covered by my insurance. [more inside]
posted by scazza on Mar 9, 2009 - 3 answers

Can my therapist speak with my medical doctors without my permission? [more inside]
posted by secretsecret on Feb 10, 2009 - 25 answers

Can doctors really diagnose illnesses like they do on TV? [more inside]
posted by FireStyle on Dec 12, 2008 - 25 answers

How to get some candid answers from the medical staff? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Thursday I went to the ER with sudden sharp pains, which turned out to be a large ovarian cyst. The Dr said I might need emergency surgery to remove it. After getting some tests back he wants to "wait and see" about a month before approving their removal. I'm still in a lot of pain and want to try convince him to please just take them out... but not sure how I can talk him into it. [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow on Oct 31, 2008 - 21 answers

Why do medical insurers treat obesity different than other vices? Not a GYOB (I've got one); I literally don't understand the facts of the situation. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Oct 20, 2008 - 20 answers

Over the last few years, a number of health problems have flared up that I suspect might have something to do with each other: weight gain, fatigue, acid-reflux/loose stools (possibly related to gluten intolerance) and irregular periods. What kind(s) of doctor should I see? I'm in Minneapolis. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 - 14 answers

I am trying to find an excellent neurologist for my Mom in Omaha, NE. I have been doing research with little success. Are sites like HealthGrades worth the money? Are there any other ways that I can research a doctor's background and perhaps read reviews on them? [more inside]
posted by Ostara on Sep 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Can anyone suggest a catchy tagline for a networking site for doctors? Everything I come up with just seems so mundane!
posted by healey on Sep 9, 2008 - 18 answers

I have a minor psychiatric issue and I'd like to go see a professional. Question about picking one. [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Sep 8, 2008 - 12 answers

My doctor has me coming in for a brain CT scan for, what I think, is just a digestive issue. Do I have any reason to freak out? Because I am. [more inside]
posted by elisabethjw on Aug 28, 2008 - 10 answers

What can an overworked English BA do now that he has realized Medicine was a ginormous mistake and he wants out of his residency? [more inside]
posted by adoarns on Aug 9, 2008 - 20 answers

What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act)? How does it protect an individual in terms of Doctors and medical conditions that , say, an employer might ask. Does it protect your privacy?
posted by cvoixjames on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Does anyone have personal experience with Doctors or Physical Therapists in Boston that specialize in RSI? My primary physician was fairly clueless and dismissive of the issue, and my arm, wrist, and hand pain isn't abating in spite of following the advice from "It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!"
posted by david1230 on Jun 12, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm 34 and getting my tonsils out and my palette shaved.. I hear it's really painful. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jun 6, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm a 25 year old fella looking for a good general practitioner in Austin. "Good" doesn't mean someone who will medicate me with whatever I want and send me on my way, but someone who pays attention to his patients and their needs. Preferably north, but it's not a deal breaker. I'll mostly be going for chronic headaches, if that makes any difference either. Suggestions?
posted by Roman Graves on May 4, 2008 - 5 answers

What happens when you tell a doctor you think about suicide? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 15, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm fairly new to the Chicago area; now that my medical coverage has kicked in, I'm looking for a good general practitioner / primary care physician. I live in Oak Park, but that's not really a restriction; I'm certainly willing to travel a bit for an excellent doctor. So, Chicagoland submodule of HealthFilter: your suggestions?
posted by korpios on Mar 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I have bad luck with doctors and/or diseases. How do I regain trust in the medical profession? To what extent should I do so? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Feb 5, 2008 - 21 answers

How can I get a prescription for an antidepressant from a GP or (preferably) a walk-in clinic, and how long would the prescription last? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 29, 2007 - 17 answers

A doctor at an after hours clinic told me I have "a massive chest and throat infection" and prescribed Apo-Clarithromycin (250mg) which I've since taken 5 doses of at the prescribed time. I'm feeling better in some ways but MUCH worse in others. Should I go to the emergency room? Also, should I report this doctor? Pathetic details inside... [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Dec 24, 2007 - 16 answers

I'd like to donate money to charities on behalf of my family members, but I'd like to tailor it towards their occupations/interests. [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Dec 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Can anyone recommend a psychiatrist in New York City who has experience with learning disabilities? (As opposed to, say, mood disorders.) [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Nov 15, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a recommendation for a good and attentive gastroenterologist in the D.C. or Maryland area. One that specializes in Crohn's would be excellent. [more inside]
posted by divka on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there some kind of crisis with doctors going on? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Oct 18, 2007 - 38 answers

I just started working with a company that gives me an option to pick different plans (value or choice) from three different providers. My options are United Health Care / Definity Health (which was preselected by our HR's computer system), Blue Cross Blue Shields, or CIGNA Health. Are their any Seattle Mefites who have had experience with one, two or all of them? [more inside]
posted by mrzarquon on Oct 14, 2007 - 16 answers

So my epileptic wife and I moved from the US to Ontario a couple of months ago, and we just found out that one of her anticonvulsants is not available in Canada. This is potentially Very Bad. [more inside]
posted by the dief on Oct 5, 2007 - 18 answers

Any suggestions for a dentist as well as doctor for someone recently moved to the Boston Metro area? (specifically Weymouth/Hingham) but... [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Sep 26, 2007 - 6 answers

Is it reasonable or necessary for me to ask my doctor to remove the recent "Tobacco Use Disorder" diagnosis as a "current health condition" from my medical record? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2007 - 11 answers

I just had a doctor tell me I'm too heavy to run the Couch to 5k program. Is this really true? [more inside]
posted by aebaxter on Sep 18, 2007 - 62 answers

My doctors have been beyond amazing and I'd like to get them a token of appreciation, but I'm not sure what to get. [more inside]
posted by tejolote on Sep 9, 2007 - 24 answers

Can anyone recommend a good G.P. and Optometrist in Baltimore, MD? [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 4, 2007 - 4 answers

What websites are popular with doctors and other medical professionals?
posted by bingo on Aug 14, 2007 - 8 answers