Hi Sharon,

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. I've always been able to call my doctor and
get my platelet count. Her secretary tells me over the phone. The rules
may be different in the US, but maybe if you tell your doctor about your
concerns she/he may be able to make arrangements for you.

jacquie

>From: "StarBarnSoap" <starbarnsoap@...>
>Reply-To: thrombocytopenia@yahoogroups.com
>To: "TTP" <thrombocytopenia@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [thrombocytopenia] blood...don't call us we'll call you
>Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:31:05 -0600
>
>My doctor has decided that I only need my blood checked every other week.
>This is fine with me (the very other week testing), but I was surprised
>that I will no longer be told what my platelet count is.
>
>The doctor said they do not call patients unless there is a low platelet
>count. Is this what "all" doctors do?
>
>Sharon
>Houston, TX
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