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Is it ok to tell the ma and nurses i prefer to speak to the doctor for medical history and prescription updates. i have no confidence in them anymore?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: and when you speak to the doctor tell him your concerns he or she need to know what makes patients uncomfortable and why

Dr Seaman agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Is it ok to tell the ma and nurses i prefer to speak to the doctor for medical history and prescription updates. i have no confidence in them anymore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Dr Seaman agreed

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