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Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
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01-13-2024, 11:38 AM
Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
That's it, that's the question. In ResScan, can the doctors even see the same information on flow limits that we can see in OSCAR?
Paula
"If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wishing to be where I am now."
01-13-2024, 11:47 AM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
I don't think the report is as detailed as Oscar. Second they likely don't care other than less than 5 AHI. Because by then you're well treated, shouldn't have a care about your health. We know that's bogus for some of us, there's other factors to be concerned over. But Dr. Dolittle is doing least possible to gain treated state. At least those are the doctors I've ran across. Lowest effort to get a treated grade.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
01-13-2024, 12:49 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
I feel like "sleep doctor" must be the easiest path into a specialty field because I sure don't feel like, as a group, they actually care about the quality of people's sleep.
Paula
"If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wishing to be where I am now."
01-13-2024, 12:55 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
Even if they could see it, would they recognize it's an issue? Sleep doctors are not trained to see anything useful in CPAP data other than AHI and hours of use. Most don't hang out here for enhanced practical therapy lessons. So the answer to your question is, even if they could see it, they wouldn't.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
01-13-2024, 02:14 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
It's probably what I'd call selective blindness. Some don't see CA as an issue so they more or less don't even look at them. Same thing with FL.
In my experience, sleep specialist translates to a doctor that has a few minutes of time set aside in a weekly schedule to make an extra paycheck doing minimal labor. Wanted, sleep specialist
Base pay is $5,000 weekly Bonus for more tests and repeat visits
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
01-13-2024, 03:04 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
I know when I told my sleep doctor that I was getting poor sleep with the machine, his answer was that I should ask my GP for sleeping pills. What the heck was that even about? I'm pretty sure the sleep lab technician would have been more helpful.
Paula
"If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wishing to be where I am now."
01-13-2024, 04:02 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
Paula, the real answer is not to use a sleep specialist at all. Your GP should be able to handle any prescription needs and manage your ongoing therapy as a "treating physician". There is no requirement that your doctor be a sleep specialist, only that a doctor with accreditation sign and certify any diagnostic sleep report. Every other decision can be between you and your doctor.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
01-13-2024, 06:08 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-13-2024, 06:10 PM by paulag1955.)
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
In theory, yes, but in practice, we're limited by the operating dictates of Kaiser.
Paula
"If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wishing to be where I am now."
01-13-2024, 06:57 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
I'll stay away from Kaiser. Sounds like they're run by the Kremlin, with the our way or no way.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
01-13-2024, 11:05 PM
RE: Do Doctors Even Have Access to Flow Limits Info?
It's the plan we get through my husband's work and despite the shortcomings, it's very good insurance. My husband has Stage 4 renal cell carcinoma. He had a nephrectomy in September and our cost was $20. Each immunotherapy treatment he receives (every three weeks for a year) costs around $96,000 and our cost is $20 each time he goes in. I've whined and moaned about the way Kaiser operates in the past, but I'm feeling much more kindly disposed towards them right now. Their oncology department in Belleve, WA, is beyond fantastic.
Paula
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