Rant at Doctors

[DMK]

@RTchoke

Because no one will let patients sit in the waiting room.

I get that RT. More the reason to be cognisant of people and their time.

[RTchoke]

@DMK

@RTchoke

Because no one will let patients sit in the waiting room.

I get that RT. More the reason to be cognisant of people and their time.

Oh I know you know why. I was just answering the question the poster posed about why you would do such a thing.

It’s not like you have a choice anymore.

I do find it amusing however, that people suddenly figured out waiting rooms are a germy mess of God knows what all.

Did they finally figure out that every sick person who comes in and sits down and fingers all the nice magazines, books, chair arms, etc. as well as the snotty kids playing with toys in the toy corner just left a crap ton of germs and possibly infected more people with their flu or what have you?

Or did they instead just covid panic and shut it down like the local burger joint because the governor said so?

[DMK]

@anon91495210

Here’s my other problem. I needed a checkup for my company. They billed my company $300 for the visit. I went in, had my vitals taken, maybe 5 minutes. I sat in a room for 10 minutes, doctor came in, spent less than 5 minutes with me and left… 5 minutes later, a lady came in and walked me out, handing me a piece of paper. At MOST, I spent 30 minutes there which is $600 an hour. For this twit to come in, listen to my heart, ask me a few questions and jot a note down… I spent $300? (Well, my company) … What the ever living hell folks?

I get it. That is a good additional point.

[DMK]

@RTchoke

It’s not like you have a choice anymore.

I’m saying I do.

I pay THEM. I pay for their time, overhead, etc.

Yet, they behave as though me visiting their office is their blessing.

No. It isn’t.

ME visiting their office is MY blessing.

[RTchoke]

@DMK

@RTchoke

It’s not like you have a choice anymore.

I’m saying I do.

I pay THEM. I pay for their time, overhead, etc.

Yet, they behave as though me visiting their office is their blessing.

No. It isn’t.

ME visiting their office is MY blessing.

I meant a choice in sitting in a waiting room. They took that choice away. As far as choice to even put up with their crap, yes, you most definitely have a choice.

[DMK]

@RTchoke

I meant a choice in sitting in a waiting room. They took that choice away.

That is up to them. Meh.

Just be respectful of my time.

I’m just saying, RT, that people need to start DEMANDING if you have an appointment at a certain time you are seen within that time. I’ll give or tale 10 minutes.

Doctors are not Gods. They are a business. I could never run my business by ,making people wait for an appointment they scheduled ior 40 minute delay.

Yet, people are willing to do this because it is a “doctor”/

I’m asking why. AND I’m going to bill them for my time. (ghasp)

It is a novel idea and novel thinking… Yet, why not?

[RTchoke]

@DMK

@RTchoke

I meant a choice in sitting in a waiting room. They took that choice away.

That is up to them. Meh.

Just be respectful of my time.

I’m just saying, RT, that people need to start DEMANDING if you have an appointment at a certain time you are seen within that time. I’ll give or tale 10 minutes.

Doctors are not Gods. They are a business. I could never run my business by ,making people wait for an appointment they scheduled ior 40 minute delay.

Yet, people are willing to do this because it is a “doctor”/

I’m asking why. AND I’m going to bill them for my time. (ghasp)

Definitely not arguing any of that sweetie.

I’ve had my share of this crap myself. My last appointment lased 1.5 hours. I saw the guy less than 10 minutes total.

You’re preaching to the choir.

[DMK]

@RTchoke

Definitely not arguing any of that sweetie.

I’ve had my share of this crap myself. My last appointment lased 1.5 hours. I saw the guy less than 10 minutes total.

You’re preaching to the choir.

So, why do people put up with this?

Doctors are a business, right?

RT. I’m serious. I’m going to send an invoice for my time.

I know it is BS but damn. My time is worth something.

[RTchoke]

I would just to drive home the point.

If I had to hazard a guess, I would assume it is because they are healers and it’s not like you can go anywhere else to get what you need. They know that.

[DMK]

@RTchoke

I would assume it is because they are healers and it’s not like you can go anywhere else to get what you need.

I can, RT.

I’m pretty damn smart.

The bottom line for me is why do we put up with the abuse of our time?

[RTchoke]

@DMK

@RTchoke

I would assume it is because they are healers and it’s not like you can go anywhere else to get what you need.

I can, RT.

I’m pretty damn smart.

The bottom line for me is why do we put up with the abuse of our time?

We are too polite. Also, some do not like confrontation.

That’s the best I can do.

[vaard]

i have had two doctors for the last 20 years… switched from the first because he retired…

whenever i set up an appointment, i always say if i have to wait more than 20 minutes that i will consider the appointment canceled and i will leave…

for both doctors, after the first couple of times of me leaving after 20 minutes, they started making sure i was in before the 20 minutes was up…

you have to train them early…

[mobulis]

@DMK

@anon91495210

I’m sorry, but people just don’t respect your time and until we hold them accountable

Been there, done that my friend.

That is my bottom line. Doctors, just like you and me? Need to be held accountable for OUR time.

It’s not your time.

[RTchoke]

[DMK]

@RTchoke

We are too polite.

I’m very polite. To a certain point.

@RTchoke

Also, some do not like confrontation.

I don’t like confrontation, RT. Who in their right mind does? But sometimes it is necessary.

Sometimes one must stand for something.

What I am standing for is: You’re a doctor. You’re a business.

I’m not going to PAY you to abuse me.

I would like people to figure out the same.

[RTchoke]

@DMK

@RTchoke

We are too polite.

I’m very polite. To a certain point.

@RTchoke

Also, some do not like confrontation.

I don’t like confrontation, RT. Who in their right mind does? But sometimes it is necessary.

Sometimes one must stand for something.

What I am standing for is: You’re a doctor. You’re a business.

I’m not going to PAY you to abuse me.

I would like people to figure out the same.

Oh, I totally get you. I also will comment for the most part almost every receptionist I have dealt with, with the exception of one, has a stick the size of a redwood up their ass. They are at times even more condescending than some of the most condescending of physicians I have met. I am lucky in that I now have a decent office that I patronize.

[mwevans1234]

@mobulis

It’s not your time.

“If I’m here and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time?”

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1:09 for relevant quote

[DMK]

@vaard

for both doctors, after the first couple of times of me leaving after 20 minutes, they started making sure i was in before the 20 minutes was up…

Good for you Vaard. THIS is what I am trying to convey,

YOU have the power because YOU pay their bills.

Yet, so many are willing to sit for whatever time until you are blessed to be called upon?

[DMK]

@mobulis

It’s not your time.

It is my topic.

You don’t get to dictate how I account for the value of my time.

[RTchoke]

@DMK

@vaard

for both doctors, after the first couple of times of me leaving after 20 minutes, they started making sure i was in before the 20 minutes was up…

Good for you Vaard. THIS is what I am trying to convey,

YOU have the power because YOU pay their bills.

Yet, so many are willing to sit for whatever time until you are blessed to be called upon?

Here is another sticky wicket. Some office will charge you for the appt if you leave or miss it.

Another way they have you by the nether regions. They get paid whether they do anything or not.