Ms. Caller: "Hi, I'd like to make an appointment with Dr. Grumpy."
Mary: "Okay, and what will you be coming in for?"
Ms. Caller: "I have Spritzgong-Fleagle Syndrome, and need to have an MRI done annually to check for new damage."
Mary: "Okay, let's see... This week is pretty busy, but I can get you in next Thursday, at 10:15."
Ms. Caller: "That won't work. I was hoping to get in this week so I can get the MRI done soon."
Mary: "Are you having new problems?"
Ms. Caller: "No, my regular neurologist will be back from vacation next week, anyway."
Mary: "Wait... you already have a neurologist?"
Ms. Caller: "Yes, I see Dr. Stevens, at Huge University Hospital. She specializes in Spritzgong-Fleagle Syndrome, but she's on vacation until next week."
Mary: "Then... why are you calling to see Dr. Grumpy?"
Ms. Caller: "I thought he could order an MRI, then I'd have it when I see Dr. Stevens next week."
Mary: "I'm sorry, but he doesn't cover for Dr. Stevens. You'd have to call her office to get the test done, or wait until she comes back."
Ms. Caller: "Thanks for wasting my time."
Click.
7 comments:
Poor Mary!!
You heartless bastard.
"My Groupon is only good through the end of this week."
Umm, who was wasting whose time!?
I’m Dr Stevens, and I want to set the record straight. The caller made a mistake. I never take a vacation, as the fight against Spritzgong-Fleagle Syndrome is endless.
Yup, Chinese air pollution wafting westward has had a devastating effect on the most vulnerable Americans.
Sometimes, even without an MRI, you can make an educated guess about brain damage.
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