I am really unsatisfied with my doctor's visit?

Question:

I went today to get a sports physical, and when I filled out my form I put down that I have headaches and shortness of breath.I waited almost 30 minutes for the doctor and finally when he came in, he only checked my heartbeat, how i walk, and if i had scoliosis.It seemed like the only thing he was interested in was if I had my shots, which i needed one, and he talked about me and my grades and what i wanted to be in life...etc.I was really confused because a year ago, it seemed like all he wanted to talk about was my health, and i was satisfied.im 12, and was hoping that this visit would see if i had asthma ... or at least tell me something about my headaches.he was busy, and i felt like i was put on the backburner, since i waited 30 minutes to see him for 3.should i schedule another visit?

Answers:
Yeah, he should have addressed both the headaches and the shortness of breath. Maybe you should schedule another visit and make this one as early as possible...doctors are much less likely to be running behind in their first couple of appointments and seem to spend a little more time with each patient. Have the symptoms written down in your hands as that will help him. When you see him dont be aggressive and ask him why he didnt address the symptoms last time...just say there was a mis-communication and there are a couple of symptoms you would like to have addressed b/c you are concerned. I think the second approach will get you farther.

Something you have to realize is sometimes doctors will over-look a problem that is written down on the form because he's thinking that you are just in here for a typical physical.
What you have to remember is if you don't tell the doctor what your problems are, they can't help you.
Are you sure you communicated with the doctor about these problems that you are having?
I know when I was younger, I was too nervous while in with the doctor that I didn't talk too much in order to let him know what exactly my problems were.
If you did tell him your problems and that you weren't just there for a normal physical, then I can see why you would be upset. Maybe give him another chance, like I said by communicating more so with him and then if you aren't happy, then look for a new doctor.
Having a doctor that you like and trust is a big issue. That is very important.

When you go to the Dr and have a problem you should always bring it up cause as you've learned from this visit they do n't always read what you have written on the forms you fill out.

If your problem are a real concer i would make another visit to the Dr.

I am really unsatisfied with my doctor's visit?

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