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Weeone Asked March 2015
Will your dr take an appointment for the sole purpose of discussing your problems in caring for your spouse or parent with Alz.?
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My husband does not believe he has Alz. Simple old age he keeps saying. He thinks he is taking Namenda to PREVENT the Alz. Therefore, I have discussed his Alz with our dr only when I am there for myself. Wondered if it is widely accepted - or not - to make an appointment for the sole purpose of asking questions and discussing what to do and how with my spouse and the problems with Alz.
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Weeone Mar 2015
Thank you - I never thought about the POA which I and my son both have.
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pamstegma Mar 2015
Weeone, the MD can only discuss his case if you have been signed off as a Health Care Proxy or POA. You can say anything you want, and you should, to make the MD understand how this affects your health.
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cwillie Mar 2015
I discovered that making an appointment as mom's POA was the best way to get prescription renewals or deal with any other concerns I might have. It's a good way to keep the doctor updated on my concerns as well, since mom no longer leaves the house for medical appointments. (Our doc does occasionally do home visits, but I can speak more freely about any problems without mom there)
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