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Having to switch neurologist
Mon, 12/04/2006 - 13:37Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
Hi, I was informed that my daughters neurologist is going to a different hospital so I will have to get a new neuro for her. Any suggestions on what do for switching neuros? I have to be referred so that is already in the works, but she has an appt tomorrow with regular neuro and I have tons of questions. should I ask her reg neuro or wait and ask her new one? would appreciate any help I can get.
Michele
Re: Having to switch neurologist
Submitted by Duke81 on Mon, 2006-12-04 - 17:35
If you don't mind repeating yourself, I would suggest asking both her old neurologist whom you'll see tomorrow, and the new one in the future. I think this is an opportune time to get a second opinion, which is always helpful. Is the hospital he/she is transferring to within a reasonable distance from your home? If so, and you are happy with the doctor, I would consider sticking with your present neuro and commuting. I drive about an hour to see my neuro... it's worth it, she's fabulous! Good luck!