Question about local healthcare

[Oletimer]

Originally Posted by fatnoah

Best of luck beating this!

The only thing I want to add is that the only way to ensure you receive the best care is to get educated and be the one in control of your treatment. Be prepared to question your doctors and don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

How do you get a second opinion in this day and age? It's hard enough finding a Dr.for primary care!

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by Oletimer

How do you get a second opinion in this day and age? It's hard enough finding a Dr.for primary care!

Your primary care doctor gives you a referral to a special care doctor. You can request another referral from your primary and it doesn't cost any more, just call him and ask.
My primary is associated with LRGH but all my referrals are to doctors outside of LRGH. I simply told my primary that I would not do business at LRGH. The best thing is there are plenty of specialists in the lakes region that are not affiliated with LRGH so finding someone to refer me to is not a problem for my primary doctor. I have no problem driving to Concord or and Lebanon if the need arises.