3 years ago
My doctor semi-retired and I was in the market for...
My doctor semi-retired and I was in the market for a new PCP. Westford Internal Medicine was recommended by a neighbor. I ve had 2 visits in the last month, one of which was a full physical exam, so my records are 100% current. Today, I have a UTI and am stuck at work until late, so I called to have an antibiotic script called into my pharmacy. Mind you, I m a pharmacist myself and I m more than capable of diagnosing a UTI, particularly for myself. They refused; said I needed to come in and pee in a cup to properly diagnose it. Absurd! Bactrim DS and Pyridium are standard treatments. Luckily, my old PCP was available to call in the scripts so I didn t end up in the ER overnight. There s no valid medical rationale for their refusal; I can only guess that they wanted me to come in so they could bill my insurance for an office visit, rather than simply call in 2 much-needed scripts. I ll be moving on... I would suggest that you do so as well.