My appointment with the doctor went well
@aninditasen (18198)
Raurkela, India
July 8, 2022 8:52am CST
I had my appointment with my doctor today. He informed me that everything was fine my BP and the condition of my heart. He however has referred me some tests. I really don't understand when everything was fine why do I need so many test? I think he is under pressure from the management to earn extra bugs for them.This happens in most private hospitals in India. The tests will cost me quite an amount. My next appointment is after two months and will have to complete the tests before that.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
That's sure. In India health expenses are more expensive in the metropolitan cities.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
@Laurakemunto That's sure. The hospital my husband was treated had exorbitant charges for different tests.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
8 Jul 22
But some have really monetized it to extreme levels
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
The tests are usually costly but I have to go through it. My heart's condition is fine the doctor said and my BP too. The doctor said I am fine by God's grace.
@snowy22315 (208962)
• United States
8 Jul 22
Doctor's seem to love to schedule tests, even when there is no need.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
@Laurakemunto Yes, everything has commercialized these days.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
@Laurakemunto I still don't know about the charges. Let me see how much they charge.
@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
8 Jul 22
Maybe but I dislike when they overcharge over nothing
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@DevMrSamEleazar (14164)
• Philippines
8 Jul 22
ohh that is nice that your appointment went well. but too many test are kinda overrated lol. as every hospital do it. to ensure more accurate result.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
9 Jul 22
Sometimes they order tests to make sure they have not missed anything. I am not sure how medical care works where you are.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
It works the same way as in your country. Tests will be done to make sure nothing is wrong with my other organs I suppose.
@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
9 Jul 22
For annual tests, important blood chem tests should be performed. This is to ensure that you have a clean health bill.
But for random tests, there should no need of many tests, unless you have had a previous sickness that is being treated.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
He has asked me to go through the tests and I will go through tomorrow. I have called the pharmacists to give my blood samples.
@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
9 Jul 22
@aninditasen update us about the test results.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
I will get the tests done. I too want to get confirmed that nothing is wrong with me.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jul 22
@sjvg1976 I have given my blood sample and am waiting for the report.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
12 Jul 22
Are the tests related to your heart or are they what might be considered wellness tests?
Here, many of us get tested yearly for our cholesterol levels and blood glucose to make sure we're not prediabetic. But, if we have insurance, out insurance pays for wellness checks.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Jul 22
@aninditasen it's too bad they are not covered.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
14 Jul 22
@MarshaMusselman Yes, and I wish the insurance company my son pays for me reimburses the expenses of the medicines and tests.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
13 Jul 22
They are wellness tests not related to the heart.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Jul 22
My doctor is trying to run a bunch on tests on me. I won't allow this, unless I'm actually sick.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jul 22
@aninditasen Yes, if I need testing, I will call my physician.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
You can wait for the tests until you feel sick.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jul 22
@kobesbuddy That's right. Take care.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Jul 22
@aninditasen He will probably explain when you go in.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jul 22
@RubyHawk That's for sure. I have given my blood sample today and am waiting for the report.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
Since he has said. I think my doctor has something in his mind.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
11 Jul 22
In our country, in India nothing has been subsidizes. At least not in my city.
@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
8 Jul 22
Yes private hospitals do charge so much on very unrealistic things
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jul 22
@Laurakemunto Thank you. That's the reason I stay here though I have to stay alone away from my sons.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul 22
In my city charges of tests are still not unrealistic.
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