Well, I have yet another doctor. This one’s a cardiologist.

This time it’s for an ultrasound. Now I’ve been trying to get the bloody test done since December. I finally gave up and sat on hold with southwest medical for half an hour, at first I had them call me back, then they transferred me to someone in referrals, who was very helpful, but also very confused. After a lot of searching he figured it all out. They wanted an ultrasound but they sent the request to radiology.

Once he figured that out he scheduled my appointment, then, he contacted my pulmonologist and had them resubmit to the proper department.

Once he (sorry I don’t remember his name) got it straightened out it only took two days to get it done.

The lesson from this is keep up with what is needed, and don’t assume that professionals know what they’re doing. In this case, I’m reasonably certain that they chose the wrong option when the order was first sent and just kept pushing the resend every time I asked about it… And here, they’ve been telling us how computers are simplifying our lives.

When it comes to medical issues it’s up to you to look out for yourself. Write everything down, and keep it where you can reach it anytime you need it.