During this visit
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.
5 March 2026
Unprompted review