tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post8944278722437231104..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: Dear Dr. Dumpster,Grumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-32829770743571315762009-12-25T15:41:24.917-05:002009-12-25T15:41:24.917-05:00Lemme guess, Mr. EtOH was being referred to Neurol...Lemme guess, Mr. EtOH was being referred to Neurology to work up his "unexplained falls" right?<br /><br />It never ceases to amaze me how many million dollar syncope work-ups are done on drunktards! It strikes me that the blood alcohol level of 300 explains the fall well enough.Doctor Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967600225173640437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-417631319949345072009-12-23T23:48:16.643-05:002009-12-23T23:48:16.643-05:00OMG !! My mouth is still open! One
question: Wha...OMG !! My mouth is still open! One<br />question: What in the world did you<br />do to this doctor? JK I know from<br />being a grumphite that the freaks, <br />mental/demented, and those with very<br />simple minds without the benefit of<br />an illness....FLOCK to you droves!<br />Oh, the humanity.<br /><br />Wonderful Christmas and a safe and<br />happy new year to you and yours. <br />Also the same shout out to fellow<br />Grumphites.donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-12646466920766636142009-12-23T19:24:20.543-05:002009-12-23T19:24:20.543-05:00I once had a pain management patient throw her key...I once had a pain management patient throw her keys at me through my window because *I* wouldn't change the date on her prescription. I picked up her keys and put them in my drawer, which enraged her even more. <br /><br />I told her she could have them back when she apologized. She's still a patient there, amazingly enough.The Evil Receptionistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-83194694087667521072009-12-23T16:42:34.152-05:002009-12-23T16:42:34.152-05:00GP- Who cares? In the part of town they practice t...GP- Who cares? In the part of town they practice they have security guards in the lobby.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-36970957144289714502009-12-23T16:38:51.632-05:002009-12-23T16:38:51.632-05:00So are your colleagues at Humungous Neurology, Inc...So are your colleagues at Humungous Neurology, Inc. going to form the same opinion of you that you now have of Dr. Dumpster?GeePeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-81447490730345984702009-12-23T16:19:33.430-05:002009-12-23T16:19:33.430-05:00ERRN4U- varies from state-to-state. Here it's ...ERRN4U- varies from state-to-state. Here it's a "courtesy". Or, in this case, a discourtesy.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-577696320421220262009-12-23T16:18:15.117-05:002009-12-23T16:18:15.117-05:00Just out of curiosity is the dumping doctor obliga...Just out of curiosity is the dumping doctor obligated by law to refer the patient he fired to another practitioner? Or is it just a (ahem) "courtesy". In other words can you fire a patient for just cause? <br /><br />Seems to me that it then becomes the responsibility of the patient to find new care -- after he gets out of jail for assault.<br /><br />SallieERRN4Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540146610219883601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-73525018566669102322009-12-23T16:06:09.341-05:002009-12-23T16:06:09.341-05:00He had other issues, but I don't want to deal ...He had other issues, but I don't want to deal with a patient of this sort, regardless of what they have.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-35137507623619139612009-12-23T16:00:16.496-05:002009-12-23T16:00:16.496-05:00If the patient had not been violent, what can you ...If the patient had not been violent, what can you as a neurologist do for an alcoholic?<br /><br />Or did he have other problems, as well?ignorantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-11206456405359313012009-12-23T14:30:00.905-05:002009-12-23T14:30:00.905-05:00I wish some of my past employers had stood up for ...I wish some of my past employers had stood up for their workers like you do!<br /><br />To that, I will wish that your Diet Coke always be fizzy and delicious! <br /><br />(Why does that sound wrong?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-69620460300322291672009-12-23T13:38:41.903-05:002009-12-23T13:38:41.903-05:00Do any of the doctors at Humungous Neurology, Inc....Do any of the doctors at Humungous Neurology, Inc., have a blog?The Rizesse Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-25903829350910095532009-12-23T12:28:36.674-05:002009-12-23T12:28:36.674-05:00Whaaa????
what a great blog story his visit would...Whaaa????<br /><br />what a great blog story his visit would have made though!!! Just have the mace on hand.....<br /><br />:)mommy-medichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840535408488261923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-59536904187559471322009-12-23T12:28:08.731-05:002009-12-23T12:28:08.731-05:00Perhaps Dr. Dump-er deserved the name. So nice of...Perhaps Dr. Dump-er deserved the name. So nice of him to pass his belligerent problem patient on to another unsuspecting doctor's office!OMDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937425894428802591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-13473290114981546512009-12-23T12:22:27.217-05:002009-12-23T12:22:27.217-05:00Let me guess- Dr. Dumpster gives you about two ref...Let me guess- Dr. Dumpster gives you about two referrals a year and both of them are these type of "stellar patients". With referring Dr.s like this who needs enemies?ndenunznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-43162728608361276932009-12-23T11:50:43.993-05:002009-12-23T11:50:43.993-05:00Old MD Girl- Good point. But Dumpster sounded less...Old MD Girl- Good point. But Dumpster sounded less excretory.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-48559866952773460022009-12-23T11:36:22.359-05:002009-12-23T11:36:22.359-05:00Wouldn't he be Dr. Dump-er? You'd be Dr. ...Wouldn't he be Dr. Dump-er? You'd be Dr. Dumpster in this case.... Lucky you!OMDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937425894428802591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-12247363318970275222009-12-23T11:23:43.014-05:002009-12-23T11:23:43.014-05:00Doc, I sincerely hope that when I graduate from Hy...Doc, I sincerely hope that when I graduate from Hygiene school, I'm privileged enough to find employment with a dentist who values his staff the way you value yours!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270000546237103091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-15839540102531146522009-12-23T11:20:46.748-05:002009-12-23T11:20:46.748-05:00I will ALWAYS stand up for my staff.
They are my ...I will ALWAYS stand up for my staff.<br /><br />They are my friends and extended family.<br /><br />Without them I wouldn't have a practice.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-46145578157148607132009-12-23T11:17:57.637-05:002009-12-23T11:17:57.637-05:00Maybe the receptionist that got punched "acci...Maybe the receptionist that got punched "accidentally" included that handwritten bit when she faxed it to you!!<br /><br />Yeah, like the others said- close call, & good for you standing up for your staff!!Lilorfnannienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-30773173816201531512009-12-23T11:08:09.492-05:002009-12-23T11:08:09.492-05:00That's hilarious that he included it, and good...That's hilarious that he included it, and good for you for canceling the appointment and keeping your staff safe! Wow.stewberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940744366129679442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-31628124922027146172009-12-23T10:10:32.124-05:002009-12-23T10:10:32.124-05:00Yeah, I think it wasn't supposed to be sent.Yeah, I think it wasn't supposed to be sent.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-35546078193317847962009-12-23T10:08:15.863-05:002009-12-23T10:08:15.863-05:00I'm disappointed in Dr. Dumpster. If he truly ...I'm disappointed in Dr. Dumpster. If he truly wanted to step up to his title, he would have buried that little addendum, in fine print.myoclonicjerkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144725426127851940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-59445932146779898252009-12-23T09:45:30.429-05:002009-12-23T09:45:30.429-05:00I love that you stand up for your staff and won...I love that you stand up for your staff and won't take a risk on a repeat of this man's behavior. I'm also glad the handwritten information was shared with you in time to avoid harm to any of your staff. Close call!Celestenoreply@blogger.com