Hi @mensana, There's no need to apologise for a long rave. Sometimes you need to have a rant to keep your sanity. Being on a rural property, you wouldn't have much choice of doctors close by, I suppose. So it would be hard to be able to choose who you see, let alone get a second opinion. That doctor may have cut your life short by many years simply because of his apathetic, she'll be right mate attitude. One of my pet hates is people who can't/won't do their job properly simply because they can't be bothered. And it's everywhere, as you've discovered thru your dealings (or lack thereof) with Telstra. Are there any other doctors you could see in your area? I'm sorry you are having to go thru all this, & hope the results get to you soon, as the waiting can be horrible. All the best Budgie
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