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My doctor has been telling me she ordered a picc line now for 4 days and it still hasn't happened they're treating me with vancomycin. should i be mad?

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IV antibiotics : I assume your working with an infectious disease specialist . Some people can use a peripheral acces point for a week. I would say no dont be mad. But i would call the doctor and find out what the hang up is it may be an insurance approval issue.

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Answered 12/19/2014

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