Finding a Decent Doctor

[Bartholomew Diogenes]

In Jan. someone on another board posted an interview link http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/12/29/would-you-pay-40000-for-an-antique-typewriter/ where Harlan Ellison in his fourth answer states it will be hard even for him to find a good doctor. I have been looking since 2006 for a gp and don't have insurance. I did find someone early on, but they retired due to illness. I could tell you so-called horror stories of how I've been treated during my search and during my life generally, so I won't go to just anyone though I sometimes do that, too, when I am desperate for care; bad idea. I live in Orlando, and somebody estimated there's been a shortage of gp's in Florida the last fifteen years.
_ _ _ _The bright notion occurred to me of getting a referral from organizations with which I feel comfortable, so I reached these:
Physicians for Social Responsibility
" for Human Rights
" for a National Health Program
Christian Medical and Dental Societies
One of the latter's members treated me years ago, but then he moved. I'm still working on that avenue, but if you have any others or any other groups I should contact please advise. I've attempted more usual methods, and now I'm acutely ill.

 

[RJDiogenes]

The best way to find a good doctor is through recommendations from friends or relatives.

Also, you can check a doctor's history and credentials in Florida here.

 

[scotpens]

Are you sure you need a general practitioner (or family practitioner as they usually call themselves now)? If you’re an adult and you’re looking for a primary care physician, an internist is probably better qualified.

 

[Bartholomew Diogenes]

RJD, ironic you would answer first in view of what Diogenes is known for most. Friends or relatives comes under usual methods; you might be surprised how many folks don't have doctors. Still at that tactic, if I think of more unasked folks. I will use your link, including on past conferees.
_ _ _ _scotpens, I'm including internists (who might charge more); gp was just shorter.

 

[RandyS]

The best way to find a good doctor is through recommendations from friends or relatives.

Or a fellow poster on a message board such as myself. Come to California. I have had the best doctor on the planet since 1986. His practice is small, but staffed with good people.

 

[Misfit Toy]

I think David Tennant was my favorite. Smith is certainly decent though.

 

[Marten]

In the socialist nightmare Sweden, you get whatever doctor you're assigned, plain and simple.

 

[propita]

I think David Tennant was my favorite. Smith is certainly decent though.