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safeinOhio

(34,464 posts) Sat Jan 23, 2021, 12:50 PM Jan 2021

Doc asked me a bunch of questions. [View all]

He then added up some numbers and the told me I have a 21.3 % chance of dying in the next year. Seems a little high to me. Does that mean I have a 100% chance in 5year
I was planning on 15-20 years.

Well, it was nice knowing you guys.

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Doc asked me a bunch of questions. [View all] safeinOhio Jan 2021 OP

Strange. Did they explain how they arrived at this number? I would seek a second opinion question everything Jan 2021 #1

I was in shock, safeinOhio Jan 2021 #2

Shame on the doctor for not elaborating, even if you didn't ask him a question. phylny Jan 2021 #3

Sounds like he has a formula Bayard Jan 2021 #4

WTH, never heard of this. Find someone for a 2nd opinion. appalachiablue Jan 2021 #5

Looked up "after visit report" safeinOhio Jan 2021 #6

I'd find a new doctor. 😬 GentryDixon Jan 2021 #7