tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post1753070639479729703..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: High maintenanceGrumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-70679407326309634462011-04-15T22:48:01.611-04:002011-04-15T22:48:01.611-04:00here are some practical thoughts:
1. you get a car...here are some practical thoughts:<br />1. you get a carport or an attched garage for the office..<br />2. patient moves to the desertChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823118794294237278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-53707076809782382972011-04-14T10:49:00.202-04:002011-04-14T10:49:00.202-04:00Oh I wish I can do that at work and not get in tro...Oh I wish I can do that at work and not get in trouble :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-50383528843925543672011-04-13T21:48:42.342-04:002011-04-13T21:48:42.342-04:00O.K. and I've gone back and read some of the o...O.K. and I've gone back and read some of the other posts...I think you were compassionate. You offered him your umbrella and took the time to speak to his wife!<br /><br />MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-68985183107374196172011-04-13T21:39:24.354-04:002011-04-13T21:39:24.354-04:00I already knew Mary was awesome...but now I have m...I already knew Mary was awesome...but now I have more proof!<br /><br />MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-13880043612038718122011-04-13T21:19:21.192-04:002011-04-13T21:19:21.192-04:00I think allowing them to make an appointment for a...I think allowing them to make an appointment for a day when it hopefully will not rain would have been a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-69682793073013891732011-04-13T05:16:28.936-04:002011-04-13T05:16:28.936-04:00Should we be concerned that Mary has a list of oth...Should we be concerned that Mary has a list of other neuro docs so handy to pass out to patients?<br /><br />"Hmmmm...it's been awfully slow since Mary and I had that argument...."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-84855391947708664492011-04-13T01:21:07.629-04:002011-04-13T01:21:07.629-04:00What's up with the trolls in the comment secti...What's up with the trolls in the comment section? They must not have read some of Dr. G's compassionate, heartfelt posts. Anon @ 6:55 pm and terri c....I could not have said it better myself!!Smiley :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-13887267613784906212011-04-13T00:22:24.782-04:002011-04-13T00:22:24.782-04:00Meh to Packer. I have Major Depression, maybe Bip...Meh to Packer. I have Major Depression, maybe Bipolar Type 2, and had PTSD for 5 years, and I am not in the least afraid of the rain. I have been known, when the kids point out to me that we are walking in light rain, to say "This? This is just a mist." Walking in heavy rain does not bother me, in fact it amuses me. Walking in hail, OTOH, I am not so keen on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-76088007175312617932011-04-13T00:20:49.940-04:002011-04-13T00:20:49.940-04:00Wow! I work for a Dr and even after ten years, I s...Wow! I work for a Dr and even after ten years, I still have only turned 1 patient away. My doc just doesn't allow his staff to scare off potential income that way. So my WOW is more to do with the office dynamics than the grown man expecting an exam inside an automobile.Humincathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558151563475903716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-75404166590790368292011-04-12T20:44:12.844-04:002011-04-12T20:44:12.844-04:00I agree that Mary needs a raise. To the lurkers: p...I agree that Mary needs a raise. To the lurkers: patient could have called to reschedule upon seeing it was a rainy day--that'd be more appropriate problem-solving than expecting a specialist to do a new patient visit/exam IN THE CAR. The problem may be genuine but the coping strategy is inappropriate.terri chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398808840234914275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-20804666088080481402011-04-12T19:55:11.882-04:002011-04-12T19:55:11.882-04:00the lurking critics might consider backing off of ...the lurking critics might consider backing off of any apparent lack of empathy here. grumpy is an excellent and empathic doc. and perceptive. the phobia- sure, reschedule. the request to see the man in the car- reeks of manipulation, risk management error and even some potential danger. mary is right. dndoda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-50311874340708519002011-04-12T18:12:38.881-04:002011-04-12T18:12:38.881-04:00YES! Pushing the pain in the ass patients away! I ...YES! Pushing the pain in the ass patients away! I did it once today at the Pharmacy I work in. Told them to go to WalMart. Haha!firepharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12974693324449401329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-25956232268164311222011-04-12T17:46:57.853-04:002011-04-12T17:46:57.853-04:00The Wicked Witch of the West?The Wicked Witch of the West?The Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157821003454766570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-52305428175464502742011-04-12T16:51:41.273-04:002011-04-12T16:51:41.273-04:00Be careful to show some empathy before jumping to ...Be careful to show some empathy before jumping to conclusions about people. someday this could be you or your family - I'm a big fan grumpy, but I too hope there was more to this story - because as told it IS less than funnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-60673713495269741802011-04-12T14:46:30.849-04:002011-04-12T14:46:30.849-04:00"And, actually, we have some errands to run, ..."And, actually, we have some errands to run, so do you mind examining him while we drive? We can drop you off near a bus stop."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-27499918792439632142011-04-12T14:00:58.285-04:002011-04-12T14:00:58.285-04:00Pretty sure that guy needs to head over to psych i...Pretty sure that guy needs to head over to psych instead of another neurologist! Seriously, where do these people come from..?kate sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456543724486391157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-79044246491231761972011-04-12T13:50:33.434-04:002011-04-12T13:50:33.434-04:00A less than funny story..at least in its presentat...A less than funny story..at least in its presentation. <br /><br />Anonymous said... <br />"Poor wifey. How is it those OCD types can find someone to do their bidding and put up with their behavior."<br /><br />Was she doing his bidding? Or was she seeking help for Mr. Wife while working within the contraints of his disorder?<br /><br />Some people recognise that the "disorder" is not the sum-total of the *person*...some people truly *do* take their marriage "for better or for worse".<br /><br />I'm with Packer on this one...this could very well be a symptom. <br /><br />For those who suggested a psychiatrist...psychiatric disorders do not immunize a person against neurological disorders.<br /><br />I truly hope that there was more to the actual exchange that resulted in such summary dispatch of this patient. <br /><br />Mrs. Wife was willing to reschedule...would that Grumpy or Mary have been half as much so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-63397544778238736302011-04-12T13:39:16.938-04:002011-04-12T13:39:16.938-04:00It must be awful to have to live with that much fe...It must be awful to have to live with that much fear ~bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353836074794786357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-35576675697817264032011-04-12T13:23:45.666-04:002011-04-12T13:23:45.666-04:00Poor wifey. How is it those OCD types can find so...Poor wifey. How is it those OCD types can find someone to do their bidding and put up with their behavior.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-14245977822119315092011-04-12T13:12:37.478-04:002011-04-12T13:12:37.478-04:00"Oh, and he was also wondering if you would w..."Oh, and he was also wondering if you would wear this while you're examing him?"Cthulhu Sashiminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-71304674815973761242011-04-12T12:02:05.809-04:002011-04-12T12:02:05.809-04:00Maybe you should start making psych referals.
Ma...Maybe you should start making psych referals. <br /><br />Mary: 'No, the doctor will not be seeing you today. May I give you a card for Dr Urnutz, a local psychiatrist?'Malnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-56283248605257073072011-04-12T12:00:16.472-04:002011-04-12T12:00:16.472-04:00God Bless Mary, is she for hire? She definitely d...God Bless Mary, is she for hire? She definitely deserves a raise:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-10716467028900942252011-04-12T11:41:22.338-04:002011-04-12T11:41:22.338-04:00score one for Mary, she's a keeper!score one for Mary, she's a keeper!Jeraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700214375983616978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-26772993585986714762011-04-12T10:52:44.860-04:002011-04-12T10:52:44.860-04:00"I don't think he needs you, Grumpy. He n..."I don't think he needs you, Grumpy. He needs a psychiatrist"<br /><br />In my professional life, I deal with many mentally ill people, It is a common part for many that they simply abhor rain falling on them, it makes them extremely uncomfortable to the point of physical reaction. It is so common I think it could be a diagnostic tool.<br /><br />I always think of this as I walk in the rain, how it is that they could never do it.<br /><br />One thing about mental illness and the mentally ill : They did not ask to be so afflicted.<br /><br />Once I thought about that, my attitude shifted.Packerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790343423937405624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-24541994673302478102011-04-12T10:47:44.049-04:002011-04-12T10:47:44.049-04:00I hope their car doesn't break down. He'd ...I hope their car doesn't break down. He'd be in there for quite some time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com