Coumadin horror stories?

[Marty]

I posted in more detail in Small Talk but thought I would post here also. I am collecting tales of nonmanagement, mismanagement, lab problems, vein problems, etc. prior to giving a talk at my hospital July 25. I may even contact HCFA later this summer if I get enough data to help them approve home fingerstick monitors at least for valve and a-fib patients. Thanks

 

[strayze]

I'd appreciate your input- - - on regional absence of accessability to INR testing. What do most do when there is no accessability due to doctor shortage, poor or absent monitoring, and no Coumadin Clinics? Am I being too sensitive to the shortage, or is this something that many live with? I've great hopes for the home monitor- - - - whenever I can complete those arrangements, contingent upon a physician visit.

 

[Nancy]

Hey Strayze

Hey Strayze

Hey Strayze-

Move to the tri-cities area of upstate New York. It's a beautiful place to live, and we have wonderful medical facilities here. Great doctors too.

Nancy

 

[strayze]

Thanks Nancy,

And you have lakes too I presume. And we have the beautiful Chesapeake and lazy living.

STRAYZE

 

[Nancy]

Lakes abound

Lakes abound

We have gorgeous Lake George the queen of lakes 45 minutes away. The Adirondacks, the Green Mountains, Saratoga with its racing and ambience. Montreal is a 3 hour drive, Vermont is 1 hour away.

Nancy

 

[strayze]

Nancy,

Sounds cooler than here right now, unless you're out in the boat that is. Really, it sounds wonderful.

STRAYZE