This morning Doug and I were walking part of the Colorado Trail, going at our usual slow pace, enjoying nature. My cell phone rang - wow, good reception up on the trail. It was the nephrology office telling me that Doug has an appointment for an initial consult. Finally! It has been nine working days - not counting weekends - since we've been trying to get it scheduled.
The secretary who called explained that Dr. F, the nephrologist, likes to talk directly to the referring physician before she schedules a new consult. She has not yet talked to Doug's myeloma specialist, Dr. M, but is making an exception in Doug's case. I am pretty sure it is because I emailed Dr. M's "nurse navigator" again and asked her to please help get this going. The nurse navigator is wonderful - a good advocate.
So after many phone calls and emails, we have an appointment for September 13. Friday the 13th doesn't bother us. Just glad we are not lost in the system!
Praise the Lord.
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