Dr. Muhammad
I had to go back to the doctor today for my post physical review, and get written permission to use the gym at work. My appointment was at 4:15, so I had to leave work early. I get there, pay my co-pay from last time, and this time, and sit down. Then I go back, do the weight, blood pressure, and wait for the doctor.
He finally comes in, shuts the door, and gives me this downward look and says "What happened...you had an appointment at 4:15, didn't you"? I said "yes..." and he said "Do you know what time it is now"? I said "No" and he said "well you checked in at 4:34, that's late, I had to see someone else first". Then he asked "well what happened"? I was thinking "this is a joke right, a doctor complaining about someone being late? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? I just said "well, sorry". Then after he checked breathing, he went over to the computer and pulled up my profile. He pointed to the screen and said "see, it says you were supposed to be here at 4:15". Like I was contradicting him. And I had to pay money to hear him say everything was fine like I knew he would? That's a rip off, I'm not going back unless I'm sick. The yearly physical stuff is not for me.
3 comments:
I think they think it's rude when patients show up late because then they aren't sure whether to wait on them or move on to other people with the next appointment slot. And it just throws off the schedule. I guess that guy was more particular about punctuality than others. I'm not sure why, though, because unless you call and cancel ahead of time, they still charge you for the visit even if you don't show up.
Meh, I think he makes too much money to complain about 15 minutes.
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