Posted by IsoM on November 14, 2002, at 15:23:29
In reply to My GP is sketchy, posted by utopizen on November 14, 2002, at 14:34:57
Yes, your doctor sounds a little strange to me too. I would feel distrustful about a doctor who started to check private parts of you without even asking. That's very creepy. I'd also be distrustful of a doctor who couldn't even explain why he was getting you to follow a moving finger. It's such a basic test & nothing mysterious about - so why the smile & no answer? It's sounds like he's very condescending & may prove to beless than open later when you wish to know more.
A number of things can be determined by that simple test. Because your eyes are linked by the nervous system to your ears, this simple test will give an idea of whether there's any vestibular problems (dealing with balance) & can also yield further info on your brain.
If you plan to keep him, educate yourself about various tests. Here's a few sites to start you off:
http://www.labtestsonline.org/
http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/diagnostics.shtml
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