During this visit, I attempted to explain an issue that arose when I went to pick up my prescribed medication from the pharmacy. The pharmacist informed me that the psychiatrist would need to modify the prescription because I am currently taking Lyrica.When I relayed this information during my appointment, Dr. Lee’s response felt belligerent and accusatory. As a patient, this made me feel uncomfortable and as though I was being questioned or blamed for something that was simply information provided to me by the pharmacist.During the discussion, Dr. Lee asked me whether I had to take Lyrica. I found this question confusing and unsettling because Lyrica was prescribed by my neurologist, and I have been taking it as directed for some time. In order to clarify the situation, I called my neurologist’s office to verify how long I have been on the medication. However, Dr. Lee expressed frustration and indicated that doing so was taking too much time during my appointment.Throughout the visit, I felt that I was being treated as though I was withholding important medical information, when in reality I was trying to ensure that my medication information was accurate and complete. I was also asked to provide a full list of medications in a way that felt confrontational rather than collaborative.Additionally, I felt that my concerns were not fully addressed. The medications were not clearly explained to me, I was not asked whether I had any questions, and the appointment ended without a thorough discussion of my concerns regarding my treatment.As a patient, I believe it is important to feel respected, heard, and supported during medical appointments. Unfortunately, this interaction left me feeling uncomfortable, dismissed, and discouraged from openly communicating about my care.I am raising this concern in hopes that my experience can be reviewed and that patient communication and professionalism can be improved moving forward.
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