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Brian C.Black wrote: > > Hello Fellow Parkies! > I have been lurking for a while reading all the fascinating material that > comes into my home via this network, and trying to find the time to > respond. The other day my wife and I went to an appointment with my neuro. > All went well except his treatment of my wife. Basically, he ignores her. > She tries to ask a question, and he almost pretends she doesn't exist. > This makes her feel frustrated and angry. She wants to understand what > is happening to me. As my wife it would also be supportive to her if he > asked her questions and addressed her as well. I feel we would both > benefit if he made her feel more knowledgeable and accepted, she says she > is not going to go with me anymore because of this. Does anyone out there > have this problem, and if so what have you done about it? We are thinking > of changing doctors. Does anyone have a recommendation in the London, > Hamilton, Toronto area? > Thanks for any suggestions or help. > Brian Black Brian, I have had similar problems in the past not just with doctors but with attorney's. It is not unreasonable to expect an answer to a question when one is put to a person. I have also had problems with my daughter's neurologist cutting me off before I can even explain a problem. My suggestion is to find another physician who is more personable. You are a health consumer and have the right to "shop around" and find a health professional who will answer all of your questions and all of your wife's questions. It's great that you and your wife can talk about this problem. It's unfortunate that you have to deal with the problem on top of the issues involved with Parkison's. Not all doctors are like this! Keep looking. Donna, USA