Switching roles with our parents is a very difficult and tricky feat.
They have a hard time agreeing or understanding what we are telling
them. Do you feel that the care your dad is getting is inferior? Is
his current doctor not taking good care of him? Perhaps you can make
arrangements to go to his next visit so you can talk with the doc.
person to person. Maybe you can ask some questions and find out more
details... Unfortunately, as long as your dad has his faculties, there
is little you can do except express your concerns. Perhaps if you
become more involved with his visits you will feel better. At the very
least, you will feel like you have made efforts to help. I went to all
the doctor visits with my mil after her diagnosis. I told her that I
would then be able to understand what was going on. I said, "then you
won't have to try to remember what they say..." Good luck!
Andrea
Carla MacGregor wrote:
>
> My dad is 75 and has had many health problems over the last year. My 2
> older brothers' and I are none too keen on his doctor, but my dad loves
> him(dad's been seeing him since 1965). We would like dad to see a
> geriatric specialist. Dad hates the idea. I have voiced my opinions to
> him on the subject and now I feel the rest is his choice. My brothers do
> not agree and prefer to badger dear old dad. What do you think is the
> best way to handle this subject.
>
> Thanks for your advice.
>
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