Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Nothing changes on New Year's Day

Dr. Grumpy: "This is Dr. Grumpy, returning a page."

Mr. Call: "Yeah, I was in ER this morning, and they told me I should call your office for an urgent appointment."

Dr. Grumpy: "Okay, we're closed today for the holiday. If you call back tomorrow you'll be able to talk to Mary, my secretary, and she'll get you in."

Mr. Call: "But they said it's urgent. Can I come in today?"

Dr. Grumpy: "We're closed."

Mr. Call: "So? Can't you meet me at your office? Or a Starbucks or something?"

Dr. Grumpy: "No. If you have a serious emergency, you'll have to go back to ER."

Mr. Call: "It's not a serious emergency. I just want to be seen today."

Dr. Grumpy: "Sir..."

Mr. Call: "I'm reporting you to the state board!" (hangs up)
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14 comments:

  1. HyperionJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Lol.. whatta jackass. I wonder what the state board would say to him when (if at all) he calls them up. "Sorry, we're closed today"! Hahahaha!

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  2. Officer CynicalJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    They're closed for the holiday.

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  3. MooseJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    "I'll have a non-fat, triple foam, extra whipcream, decaf girly coffee drink and a neurology exam."

    "Yes, sir. Did you want that for here or to go?"

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    So if anyone is still wondering why docs hate patient satisfaction surveys . . .

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Yessir, for $1 mil/year I will be your private, 24/7 physician, better than any mob-doc....otherwise behave appropriately, and please - go stand in the "appreciation for delayed satisfaction is sign of mature mind" check in line... instead of "take my doll and go home".... sigh

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  6. PackerJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Medical Definitions:

    Extreme Emergency---Means now
    Critical means within a few hours
    Urgent means tomorrow or the next day and my favorite

    Manana ( which means at some future unspecified time--not tomorrow as Anglos believe)

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  7. SilliyakJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    It's SO unfortunate that you don't have any openings for.....6 months?

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  8. Ms. DonnaJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Nothing ever changes. You did mention the lady in hte ER w/ symptoms of stroke that you were dropping everything to go see?

    Just asking.

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  9. JaxxyJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Didn't anyone inform you that the world revolves around this one patient? lol

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  10. medizynicusJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Same old story, happens every day. But it also works the other way:
    Patient turns up in ER with a minor ailment which has been going on for 3 weeks: "My GP just told me to go to hospital..."

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Well, now, he should've been on the evening news and be seen by everyone for sure.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I'll never understand why, when people receive the so-called "worst service ever", they still manage to return over and over again. Dude, if its *that bad* then perhaps he should pick another doctor. Somehow I don't think ole grumpy Uak-man's going to hold a grudge. More like a "may the door hit ya here the good lord split ya" would be his response.

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  13. MAJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Not the best way to start a doctor patient relationship.

    Some how the words trust and respect were forgotten.

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  14. SKJJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Why is your name Dr. Grumpy?

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So wadda you think?