I want to start by saying thank you for your service and your time. I do appreciate every minute I…read morewas there. However, I did have an issue with today's visit, as it went differently than I expected.
This was my second visit with Dr. Daniel D., and up until today, I had been nothing but satisfied with his service. During our appointment, he explained the treatment options available at his location. Two of those options were structured treatment plans, while the third option was outside of those plans and consisted of individual $60 manual adjustment visits. After I explained that the two treatment plans were not obtainable for me at this time, the conversation continued toward ways he could adjust the visits so I could still participate in one of those plans.
I explained multiple times why the plans were not something I could commit to right now and that I preferred to continue with the third option, the $60 manual adjustment visits. My understanding was that he would do his part through the adjustments, and I would do my part outside of the office by keeping up with the appropriate stretches, exercises, and other recommendations.
I also asked whether choosing the 15-minute manual adjustment visits would affect the quality of his work or prevent me from asking questions related to my treatment. I understand his point that following one of his complete treatment plans could provide better or faster results. However, I also explained that if I am consistent with doing the appropriate stretches and exercises outside of his office, while continuing to receive adjustments from him, I should still be able to see and feel improvement compared to my current condition.
My issue was not that he recommended his treatment plans. I understand that as a doctor, he is going to recommend what he believes is best for his patients. - My issue was how strongly and repeatedly the plans continued to be pushed after I had already made it clear that I could not commit to either of them at this time. - At that point, it no longer felt like he was simply giving me his professional recommendation. It started to feel more like I was being persuaded to purchase one of the plans rather than having my decision as a patient respected.
He continued emphasizing that without following one of his plans, I would not see the results I was looking for. While I understand the reasoning behind his recommendation, I did not appreciate feeling as though the only way he could help me was if I committed to one of his programs. I had already explained what I could reasonably afford and commit to, and I felt that should have been respected.
That part of the interaction felt pushy and, in my opinion, unprofessional. I should be able to hear a doctor's recommendations, ask questions, and ultimately decide which treatment option works for me without continuing to feel pressured after I have already declined something.
Because the conversation continued in that direction, I told him directly that I was not satisfied with how persuasive he was being about purchasing one of the plans and that I preferred to end our doctor-patient relationship. I then chose to leave the appointment and pay my due, he said it was on him. I respected that decision
I had been satisfied with his work before this interaction, which is why today's experience was disappointing. My concern is not that the treatment plans were offered or recommended; it was the continued pressure after I had already clearly communicated my decision