Bloodwork and Doctors

I now have all but my last type and cross blood work.

None of the Doctors had each other's paperwork, labs, or any of the things I needed.

Dr. W. did my physical, and spent half the time on hold with Dr L. to see what he needed, because no one faxed any paperwork!

Dr. W. thought I had not seen Dr. V. my Endocrinologist since June, because labs and assessments, and Med changes were not sent. Thank goodness I had my day planner, and a faxed copy of my most recent labs.

I went to the Hospital, and other than the room being booked, no one knew I was to have surgery. We, the Business office and I, spent :40 chewing through a ton of questions.

They were upset I had gone to my Dr. for the Physical, and sent me upstairs for labs. The lab assistant tried to get me to put a sticker with a man's name on it on my urine specimen, until I finally asked, "Aren't they gonna wonder why a dude needs a Hysterectomy?"

I got a call yesterday morning, a nurse from the Hospital asking me the same questions as when I came to the Hospital, and informed me that I would need another blood test for a final type and cross right before surgery.

It's like keystone cops. I fell asleep last night with the thought - I really don't want to do this.

I don't have any confidence that they will not mess up, and I will have to pay with something physical, or pay extra money, because they have messed up the Insurance.

I will show up, and have this done, but I am not a happy camper.

I had my durable power of attorney notarized today, just in case.