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Old 11-05-2012, 12:12 AM
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Default Hi Abbie

I was driven to pick up your post by a nagging pull in the direction of the general forum index this evening... something I usually do not venture, so... I write to weigh in with CARE and Prayer and Hope you will find solutions to this overwhelming sense of loss. There is an answer, and having already touched base with PCP has been a most positive beginning since they are in the know about folks whose practice embraces the care you need.

Taking up a thought from Jo*Mar, there is a foundation for the notion of thinking "wait a minute, shouldn't there have been a notice of closure of the practice?" Of course, that takes into account the possibility the physicians in the practice will be continuing in practice somewhere else. This takes us into considering the possibility in your state the Medical Board has oversight control of the licensed practitioners, for those who are licensed are probably bound to a code of ethics which does not allow willy nilly leaving an entire practice of patients high and dry, like you, without care and facing an office door which says Closed. If there is yellow police tape across the door, that would say a lot about why no one was informed. If NO TAPE, then the Medical Board may have something to say about the relocation of the practice or the practitioners......

Yes, medical practices to fall apart like other businesses; however, ethical standards often provide mandates for patient or client care and information. It is the case in my profession anyway.....

Even so, I am happy to know you have a supply and open prescription for a refill of your meds "just in case" while you look to secure a new Doc if that is the only answer.

Caring profoundly,
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