mtc@datagen.UUCP (10/17/83)
It was suggested in this notefile that a good time to shop for a doctor
is when you are new to an area. I shamefully admit that after being in
the Boston area over three years, I still have not taken the time to find
a good dentist, general MD, etc. The few times I have needed immediate
attention, I have simply gone to out-patient at Newton-Wellesley.
I have managed to find doctors in the past thru recommendations - but Boston
being the large area it is, there are so many, and so widely scattered.
Can anyone suggest ways to shop for a doctor, check reputation, etc, so as
to avoid medical and financial problems? The thing I value in a doctor
is, besides (obviously) general competency, the willingness to
discuss, explain, and advise; in the past I often have had problems with the
doctor always trying to run out of the room after answering one question -
when I have a list of three or more.
(As a side, I would not mind getting recommendations for a dentist and a GP
near Pike/128 area... by mail only, please).
Mark Colan {decvax!ittvax or allegra} ! datagen!mtc