That's the one thing I do appreciate about my doctor. She may not be as proactive as I might prefer her to be, but she's my age, going through the same menopausal symptoms I'm experiencing, and even vacations at the same place in the Caribbean. I do end up doing a lot of my own research and investigation, but when I go in and ask her to follow up on some of the tests that are suggested either here or in the course of my research, she's happy to do it. She's often called me at home in the evening to either tell me the results of the tests or to add some more information that she's found in her own research.

I guess it took me awhile to recognize what a gift she is...because she wasn't so proactive, I often wondered if she was the right doctor for me, but given your experience, Chick, I think I'll hold on to mine!