When I had my last mammogram, eons ago, they called and said I needed to go for another one, doctor saw ''something'' that needed to be checked. Good thing appt was for next day, but I was a total mess thinking I had breast cancer. Turned out to be nothing.Sometimes I do wonder what the stress of going to doctors for tests does to our bodies. Too many docs, too much stress, too much exaberated illness?
Oh my gosh you read my mind LOL!How do they squeeze men's boobs between those metal plates?
Wow! If that were my doctor I'd drop him like a hot rock and find a new PCP. If he's that clueless on basic stuff like this, I can't imagine that he's a very skilled diagnostician!
I just spoke with a Medicare rep on the phone. First, she said first the advanced care planning deals with annual wellness exams required but the documentation is voluntary. She also stated she see nothing pertaining to mandatory mammograms. Bottom line is apparently my doctor is not reading the fine print.
I had one of those wellness exams when they first came out. The doctor could barely speak English. I was called about one the next year and I related my experience. They assured me they would send someone that spoke English. I declined saying that if I needed to see the doctor I would make an appointment with my regular doctor. Nobody has mentioned it again. I have enough sense to see a doctor if I need to and don't need any insurance company telling me I have to see one.
Could you possibly clarify: are you saying if a person is on Medicare, they're automatically required to have those annual "wellness" exams?
I feel the same way.I had one of those wellness exams when they first came out. The doctor could barely speak English. I was called about one the next year and I related my experience. They assured me they would send someone that spoke English. I declined saying that if I needed to see the doctor I would make an appointment with my regular doctor. Nobody has mentioned it again. I have enough sense to see a doctor if I need to and don't need any insurance company telling me I have to see one.
Me too!they'd have to drag me in chains to another mammogram
Exactly! If I go to my doctor, I want to talk to her about whatever I need.Those wellness checkups are a bunch of bull....the NA goes over everything you already know, talks to you like a little kid hearing it for the first time, doesnt wanna be interrupted by what you already know.....so I find it a waste of time....had one in the last four years....even if I develop more medical issues I still wont be following up with these waste-of-my-time appointments.
they'd have to drag me in chains to another mammogram
What kind of "provider" do you have? If you have a supplement (medigap policy) along with the medicare you don't have to do that.Since my Medicare starts March 1st........I also received a form letter today from my physician that I need to do a complete physical for my new provider. Uh, had it done 6 months ago. Kiss off!