tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post1783491049841173050..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: Monday MorningGrumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-1966253768011570822010-01-19T21:27:31.346-05:002010-01-19T21:27:31.346-05:00I would have charged her double copay for cancelin...I would have charged her double copay for canceling on the day of the appointment. Shame on her for waisting your time like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-7017255121228549592010-01-19T14:03:10.585-05:002010-01-19T14:03:10.585-05:00This is why I don't go to the post office on M...This is why I don't go to the post office on MLK day.The Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157821003454766570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-80313016773010688352010-01-18T21:04:02.373-05:002010-01-18T21:04:02.373-05:00I'm imagining Dr. G. needing to try body langu...I'm imagining Dr. G. needing to try body language and hand gestures through the phone, as the words are not going anywhere close to the interpretation center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-5775015019647050332010-01-18T19:54:44.811-05:002010-01-18T19:54:44.811-05:00my office runs 10-15% no show, but today everybody...my office runs 10-15% no show, but today everybody showed up, with add-ons on top of them. lots of kids too.stacynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-59258140524691123962010-01-18T16:23:03.602-05:002010-01-18T16:23:03.602-05:00Fizzy- I personally don't think that's rig...Fizzy- I personally don't think that's right. It may be legal, but that doesn't make it right.<br /><br />I'd rather have my patients be able to reach me in an emergency, rather than have them go 2 days without meds or treatment to save $20.<br /><br />But everyone is different.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-60753486793149459482010-01-18T16:19:10.925-05:002010-01-18T16:19:10.925-05:00I don't get how patients are allowed to call y...I don't get how patients are allowed to call you about any little thing at any time. My daughter's pediatrician's office has a message saying that if you contact them with questions after hours, there is a $20 charge. That seriously makes me think twice about what's an emergency and what isn't. Why can't you do something like that? (And if you can't, why can they??)Fizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989684741783903947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-55407582248666219992010-01-18T13:10:01.318-05:002010-01-18T13:10:01.318-05:00They're all cancelling so they can go to the E...They're all cancelling so they can go to the ER because they're open 24/7 FOR SURE.Nurse Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408755992926959084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-8748828930269392712010-01-18T12:30:17.916-05:002010-01-18T12:30:17.916-05:00Banks might be closed, but everything eles is open...Banks might be closed, but everything eles is open down here. Poor kids are like your confused patient, "why do we have school when the town over does not," My response "town over is in another state, now go to school" Them: are you sure school is open???? over and over we went, they are at school nowMLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02844329474927366269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-73310156177997010222010-01-18T12:23:39.242-05:002010-01-18T12:23:39.242-05:00Obviously, you doctor types are not to be trusted ...Obviously, you doctor types are not to be trusted to know where you're supposed to be or when you're supposed to be there!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-28066594430730123442010-01-18T12:16:18.250-05:002010-01-18T12:16:18.250-05:00So you are closed today, right?So you are closed today, right?Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553652923537266660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-61587793189638829262010-01-18T12:03:18.970-05:002010-01-18T12:03:18.970-05:00But, you didn't tell us if Mary came in or not...But, you didn't tell us if Mary came in or not.<br /><br />(Sorry.)MM9Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217049633583909918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-16524607171022000012010-01-18T11:50:47.332-05:002010-01-18T11:50:47.332-05:00"watches hairs leap off his head like lemming..."watches hairs leap off his head like lemmings" = hilarious!Suzannehttp://www.readingtomykids.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-24868626842579015342010-01-18T11:05:04.408-05:002010-01-18T11:05:04.408-05:00I guess she wanted a holiday from her neurologist....I guess she wanted a holiday from her neurologist. :P<br /><br /><br />P.S I am glad that today your ads have stopped telling me how to "lose belly fat" or "find Irish singles". I have enough neuroses without one of my favorite blogs adding to them!!Albinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-54135319508876620612010-01-18T10:57:01.572-05:002010-01-18T10:57:01.572-05:00Can't imagine someone would think you don'...Can't imagine someone would think you don't know your own schedule (<i>shaking head</i>)<br /><br />Holidays are my favorite time to schedule appointments. Not as many patients, schedule's running on time, there's a relaxed atmosphere...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-59467223809857844512010-01-18T10:38:26.762-05:002010-01-18T10:38:26.762-05:00Dunno. Maybe some supermarket branches are, but su...Dunno. Maybe some supermarket branches are, but suspect that's all.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-69704398180208057022010-01-18T10:36:27.104-05:002010-01-18T10:36:27.104-05:00Are the banks open today?Are the banks open today?mopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-27071448249817422622010-01-18T10:26:17.099-05:002010-01-18T10:26:17.099-05:00Neither do I.Neither do I.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-44983508695538501312010-01-18T10:24:08.551-05:002010-01-18T10:24:08.551-05:00I don't know how you stay sane.I don't know how you stay sane.Chrysalis https://www.blogger.com/profile/00757696627388704079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-39886513100009846832010-01-18T09:31:55.028-05:002010-01-18T09:31:55.028-05:00*facepalm**facepalm*OMDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937425894428802591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-58403287253901191642010-01-18T09:26:40.810-05:002010-01-18T09:26:40.810-05:00Well she's a nice change to the ones that get ...Well she's a nice change to the ones that get mad when you are closed on other holidays :)<br /><br />I got the opposite today. I'm military and go to the gym before work, so people are used to seeing me walk out in my uniform.<br />I must have had at least 10 people stop and ask me why I wasn't in it today - then get jealous because they don't work for the federal government (if they only knew...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-74415044544304049682010-01-18T09:24:33.699-05:002010-01-18T09:24:33.699-05:00Yeah, patients are canceling in droves for some re...Yeah, patients are canceling in droves for some reason today. I want to go home and go back to bed.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-69601513704644970172010-01-18T09:21:15.487-05:002010-01-18T09:21:15.487-05:00At this point, I would really just want to pack up...At this point, I would really just want to pack up and go home, holiday or not.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.com