Yes, that’s right.. I am one of likely many, many Islanders without an ‘official’ family doctor. Why? Umm.. I think it’s due to the fact that I’m lazy and haven’t really had any ‘major’ problem so to speak of that would make myself feel like I needed one.
When we moved to the Island back in 1991, my Mom did get a family doctor in town (I’m not going to start naming names or anything) – and I’m sure there is some sort of record there for me, but certainly nothing recent.
I should also know that I am lucky enough to have the best nurse that’s ever been created in my mother. So if I’ve ever been sick, needed something, had to go to the emergency room – my Mom has always been there as my #1 consultant on all things health. This, I find is an absolute privilege which I must admit I take for granted.
Lately however, I’ve decided that I need a doctor to consult, the sad part is that I have no idea how to go about getting one. I’m sure there are waiting lists and all that fun stuff – or is there? Again, I have no idea!!
Little things that I’d like to get checked up like an allergy test (which I’ve never had done). Every Summer on the golf course I get a serious case of the itches and if I’m wearing shorts and head into the rough (this happens more than one may realize), I come out with itchy red spots on my legs – hay fever maybe? Who can say for sure if I don’t get a bloody test!
I think I also need some sort of eczema treatment on my hands but again – finding out would be nice.
In fact, after watching “Super Size Me” and noticing what they were able to tell him about his blood results (like cholesterol levels, etc), I think that’s something that I would like to have done as well!
Ok – so if you have ANY SUGGESTIONS or anything, please let me know. I’d love to have this dealt with sooner than later…
Oh, I should also mention that I feel that I’m absolutely find and get lots of exercise with no problems related to health at all (other than maybe I don’t remember much after a long night of drinking.. but you know how that goes..)