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I’m Not Getting Better - What Should I Do?

By Frank J. Weinstock, if a specific treatment is indicated. We then make the diagnosis, determine if how he or he is responding is what is to be expected
MD, FACS, Professor of decide upon the treatment, administer it and watch to determine or not. If unusual it is often required to reevaluate the patient to
Ophthalmology-Northeast the course of the diseases-namely, if the patient gets better or determine if a different manner of treatment is indicated. The
Ohio College of Medicine worse and if any change is indicated. patient must evaluate him- or herself continually and report his
Volunteer Professor With the wide range of diseases, as well as the various ways or her progress.
of Ophthalmology- The in which they present themselves and respond the diagnosis We have all heard of patients who have had “relapses”.
University of Miami of the diseases and deciding upon the treatment is simply the This means that patients are not truly “discharged” since their
Leonard M. Miller School beginning of the role of the physician. Fortunately most abnormal underlying illness may “lie low” and “pop” up again later. In
of Medicine Boca Raton, conditions respond well to treatment. We must recognize that these situations, keep in touch with your physician and let him
Florida even though the response is encouraging, the disease may not or her decide if you are progressing normally.
continue to get better and may actually, get worse. Obviously, In certain conditions the physician will give you written
Unfortunately, not all it is necessary to observe the patient to determine the path he or information about your condition and what to expect.
illnesses respond to treatment she will follow. Communication with your physician is essential. Notify
in the manner which is desired by the physician and/or patient. There is no physician who knows “everything”. Recognizing the office immediately if your condition isn’t progressing as
On the other hand, most illnesses will respond “correctly” in a this it is essential to let all patients know, from the outset that if expected, especially if it is getting worse. From the practical
predictable manner. In fact, a significant number will get better he or she doesn’t respond as expected or gets worse he or she standpoint try to decide to go to the Emergency Room or your
with NO treatment. must recontact the physician earlier rather than later. From the doctor’s office early as possible if you have a concern, especially
As physicians our role is to evaluate the patient and to decide practical standpoint every patient must observe him or herself to larger in teaching areas.
If you need special consultations there is a greater likelihood
of the specialists being available earlier in the day.

Community Association Meetings Monthly Schedule Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS, Resident of Villa Flora. 

Attention
All meetings take place at the Community Association Office, 6909 S.W. 18th St., Suite 120.
The following is our regular schedule of monthly meetings, however, sometimes meetings are canceled or schedules Dog Owners
are revised due to holidays, etc.
If you would like to attend, please call in advance just to double check that the meeting will take place as regularly It is your responsibility to pick up after your
scheduled.
dog. It’s the law. Some of you have been
Access Control & Safety Committee 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. negligent in doing so.

Architectural Control Site Committee 1st Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Please keep

Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. our
Boca Pointe
Budget & Finance Committee The Friday before the third Tuesday of community beautiful!
each month at 9:30 a.m.

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