….exaggerating a bit…but it seems like i spent 90% of my life waiting….whether in traffic…appointments…check outs…for others while shopping…at slow computers….for paint to dry….the list goes on and on….
Caldonia: This plugger always takes reading material to such places. I have been known to finish two or three major articles in Scientific American while waiting, more if Smithsonian or National Geographic.
If I am repeating myself, I apologize. Years ago, long waits to see my doctor were a frequent problem. I had a business to run and had a very busy and often a tight schedule, so it was annoying to say the least..During one appointment, the wait was over an hour when I went to the desk and said if I wouldn’t be able to see him soon, I would have to reschedule. Well, another 45 minutes plus passed and I told her I couldn’t wait and would call to make another appointment. Although spending over two hours at his office, I had allowed an hour for a 15 minute visit, so as I was driving back to my business, I thought of an idea..I did reschedule for another visit two weeks out. I also sent the doctor a bill for what I considered my extra hour’s time to be worth. It was not an insignificant amount!.When I arrived for the next visit, I was ushered right in with only a few minutes delay. In addition, against norm, the doctor was with me almost immediately and went through the exam. When it was over, about 15 minutes later, he reached into a desk drawer, pulled out my bill, and laid it on the desk..He asked me about the bill, and I gave him a complete explanation. He then asked me if I expected him to pay, and I said if he would make a check out for the amount to “The March of Dimes”, a charity I did some work for, we would call it square. He did, I left, and never waited more than a few minutes ever again…
He’s the only patient in the only chair in the waiting room? Lucky guy. Every med office I’ve seen in the last decade has both chairs and patients stacked up cheek to jowl.
LuvThemPluggers over 9 years ago
And readers of two year old magazines!
Caldonia over 9 years ago
As if people of every age don’t have to wait, too. Try “Pluggers can’t remember to bring reading material to waiting rooms.”
miqq1234 over 9 years ago
….exaggerating a bit…but it seems like i spent 90% of my life waiting….whether in traffic…appointments…check outs…for others while shopping…at slow computers….for paint to dry….the list goes on and on….
hippogriff over 9 years ago
Caldonia: This plugger always takes reading material to such places. I have been known to finish two or three major articles in Scientific American while waiting, more if Smithsonian or National Geographic.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 9 years ago
“Hurry Up and Wait”, a Mantra often heard in the Military! USN 65-95
ladylagomorph76 over 9 years ago
My Mom said that when my Dad retired they planned to travel. And they do. To the doctor’s and back home then back to the doctor’s and back home.
gaslightguy over 9 years ago
At least Medicare takes care of the bills.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
If I am repeating myself, I apologize. Years ago, long waits to see my doctor were a frequent problem. I had a business to run and had a very busy and often a tight schedule, so it was annoying to say the least..During one appointment, the wait was over an hour when I went to the desk and said if I wouldn’t be able to see him soon, I would have to reschedule. Well, another 45 minutes plus passed and I told her I couldn’t wait and would call to make another appointment. Although spending over two hours at his office, I had allowed an hour for a 15 minute visit, so as I was driving back to my business, I thought of an idea..I did reschedule for another visit two weeks out. I also sent the doctor a bill for what I considered my extra hour’s time to be worth. It was not an insignificant amount!.When I arrived for the next visit, I was ushered right in with only a few minutes delay. In addition, against norm, the doctor was with me almost immediately and went through the exam. When it was over, about 15 minutes later, he reached into a desk drawer, pulled out my bill, and laid it on the desk..He asked me about the bill, and I gave him a complete explanation. He then asked me if I expected him to pay, and I said if he would make a check out for the amount to “The March of Dimes”, a charity I did some work for, we would call it square. He did, I left, and never waited more than a few minutes ever again…
K M over 9 years ago
He’s the only patient in the only chair in the waiting room? Lucky guy. Every med office I’ve seen in the last decade has both chairs and patients stacked up cheek to jowl.