Waited three hours to learn that the service I was waiting to see a doctor for wasn't available today.
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Waited three hours to learn that the service I was waiting to see a doctor for wasn't available today.
There was nothing on their website or intake form that said this.
I got an appointment out of it, at least. And a form for blood tests. And a recommendation for vitamin D. And my current weight.
And also a reminder of how impossible I find it to answer out-loud / on-the-spot questions from medical gatekeepers that require (a) interoception, (b) a sense of time, and/or (c) a family history.
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Waited three hours to learn that the service I was waiting to see a doctor for wasn't available today.
There was nothing on their website or intake form that said this.
I got an appointment out of it, at least. And a form for blood tests. And a recommendation for vitamin D. And my current weight.
And also a reminder of how impossible I find it to answer out-loud / on-the-spot questions from medical gatekeepers that require (a) interoception, (b) a sense of time, and/or (c) a family history.
Today's cross-section of humanity included:
- a man using an assistive device who gave me his thoughts on how fast the snow should melt,
- a man asking for directions while holding a tiny dachshund,
- three young people demonstrating fairness and kindness,
- a child who was louder and more energetic than I would have preferred,
- a man who insisted on giving loud and lengthy answers to questions despite having no relevant information.
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Today's cross-section of humanity included:
- a man using an assistive device who gave me his thoughts on how fast the snow should melt,
- a man asking for directions while holding a tiny dachshund,
- three young people demonstrating fairness and kindness,
- a child who was louder and more energetic than I would have preferred,
- a man who insisted on giving loud and lengthy answers to questions despite having no relevant information.
I suppose from the doctor's perspective I'm an unemployed, isolated, mask-wearing, low-risk person who demands tests despite not being able to explain my experience.
I of course think the solution is to bring a note to my appointment next week. Sometimes some of them read notes.
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I suppose from the doctor's perspective I'm an unemployed, isolated, mask-wearing, low-risk person who demands tests despite not being able to explain my experience.
I of course think the solution is to bring a note to my appointment next week. Sometimes some of them read notes.
@Cassandra
That is a good plan! -
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