tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466744215639200611.post3020838901329951675..comments2024-02-19T02:18:58.651-06:00Comments on Rarely Defined: Communication: the ever elusive issue?Erica J. Thielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637159089571195980noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466744215639200611.post-24495206010511306822011-12-03T01:12:01.180-06:002011-12-03T01:12:01.180-06:00When we've had disagreements over treatments, ...When we've had disagreements over treatments, usually, our PCP will consult with another specialist and get a more informed opinion to prove or disprove the question.<br /><br />Typically, for something like a UTI, I would say that I'd trust a PCP's opinion over a neurosurgeon's opinion, because a PCP seems more UTIs. But in this case, it seems to me that your neurosurgeon's concern about making sure you're infection free before surgery trumps your PCP's opinion. I would just explain the surgeon's rationale to your PCP. I can't figure that your PCP would have any hard feelings. <br /><br />Just another two cents.<br /><br />-ToddAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637096043898888519noreply@blogger.com