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Submitted by RepublicOfCambridge
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So...why is it that the doctors are never ready to see you when you show up for an appointment? Seriously. What is the point of an appointment if he or she never follows it? In my experience, I always have to wait at least 30~45 minutes. They always give you this cute sheet to fill out with a clipboard, but that takes me about 20 seconds. What do I do with the rest of 29 minutes and 40 seconds?
I am a patient man, but something doesn't feel right when I am taking half day from work, parking my car, and giving myself additional time to make it there, and I end up just sitting there in the waiting room reading Cat Fancy or Today's Parenting.
I mean...if the doctor's watch is off by 20~45 minutes...well, just let me know and I will always show up 20 minutes late. I can imagine a conversation... Receptionist: "OK, your appointment is at 3:00." Me: "Oh, is that by my watch or doctor's watch?" Receptionist: "Huh?" Me: "Sorry. Should I show up at 3:00 or 3:30" I can live with that.
Of course, I wonder if I do show up late, if they'd charge me penalties. They do do that, right? Don't even get me started with how long it takes to get an appointment. The last time I tried to get an appointment with a dermatologist? 4 months!!
Readers have left 2 comments.  1. BonesThis is really annoying. You'd think that with enough experience, they'd figure out how to efficiently schedule patients. Good rant. 2. Cat Cat Happy That is so true. They say at 4:30, and you end up waiting until 5:00. My mother even takes me late on purpose because it is a habit that doctors do. We would STILL be on time. How wild is that? You tell me. |
