Hi Norm
My main reason is confidence in the ability of the PCP to be as accurate and experienced as the anti-coug clinic, or the "on line calculator". I interviewed a PCP regarding how he makes the INR adjustment, he said he makes a call from experience with no reference to any calculator or formula. That shattered my confidence on any prospective call. I have chosen a different Dr. to act as my PCP. I have judged their ability even before sampling their results. Makes me a bad judge as I have proven them guilty before the trial. [A poor example of western justice from days gone by].
You do have a point, perhaps I should give them a shot. After all I am backed by my own and proven research.
Eventually I will have to go the the lab for a draw. This will allow me to compare my home tester with their pro-time readings, hence accomplishing a calibration of my device. The lab is required to send the readings to my PCP. Thus I will experience his proficiency.
My only question would be who is writing the scripts for your Coumadin and will they agree to write the scripts and basically take the responibility/blame if anything "bad' happens, if you don't report your tests etc?