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Got This In The Mail Recently. Charged Interest On 0$ By Doctors Office. Then Sent To Collection Over 6 Years Later Without Ever Once Being Contacted By Said Office

Final score:

119points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

WTF??? That's insane!

71points

Jolly_Nobody2507 , Adrienn/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Doctor's Office Left A Message Cancelling My Appointment With 1 Hour's Notice; The Next Day I Made An Online Request For A Prescription Renewal (Which I'd Planned To Do During The Visit); They Wouldn't Send It In Because I Hadn't Seen The Doctor Recently Enough

Doctor's Office Left A Message Cancelling My Appointment With 1 Hour's Notice; The Next Day I Made An Online Request For A Prescription Renewal (Which I'd Planned To Do During The Visit); They Wouldn't Send It In Because I Hadn't Seen The Doctor Recently Enough

In the two days before the appointment they'd asked me to confirm THREE times (twice by text, once by email).

I only found out about the prescription denial when I checked the pharmacy a couple of days later and they hadn't received anything, so I called the doctor's office to find out why it hadn't been sent in. They finally sent it in when I pointed out they'd cancelled my appointment when I was almost on my way to see the doctor, and they hadn't had a new available appointment for weeks.

Final score:

101points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Most of these seem to be about the doctor's OFFICE messing things up.

51points

The r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit is very widely known around the internet. Currently, it has around 7.8 million members, who share stories about being slightly inconvenienced in various situations.

For some folks, their interactions with their doctors left such a bad taste in their mouths that they wanted to call out their less-than-exemplary behavior.

Woman With Ovarian Cancer Told Just Overweight By Doctors

Final score:

100points

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Connie Martin 4 months ago

Amazing how often ovarian cancer is dismissed as "something" else.

83points

My Dr Thinks He Is Dr House

I was at the VA a Couple weeks ago after waiting 6 months to see the bone doctor for a worsening preexisting injury afflicting both of my legs. The doctor spent the entire time playing with the keyboard, not typing anything (i can see the monitor with nothing on it) just tappy tap tapping away, never even makes eyes contact, then proceed to tell me my 16 year old injury must be caused by gout and we will do blood work to confirm but also here is the gout medication because he is correct about this. He then shoo's me out of the room with an "I'm done with you now". I get the blood work done (throw out the prescription) and 5 days later get a call letting me know to stop taking the medication because I don't have gout. YA DONT SAY?!

NavyDragons , Fox Report

Final score:

86points

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Yettichild 4 months ago

VA has some of the worst doctors ever I'm sure there are some good ones, but I've never seen any. I swear they hire the drs no one else will.

37points

This Doctors Office Has A Window Behind The Bench And Claims The Blinds Don’t Close. My Sibling Had To Strip Down In Front Of A Parking Lot

Final score:

85points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Oh hell no! No chance I'd have agreed to that.

90points

Ideally, we’d want every doctor to have good communication and leadership skills. But the reality is that not everyone has them. Some medical professionals simply don’t have enough experience interacting with their patients. Others might simply have low emotional intelligence or lack empathy.

Still, other doctors might not see the point in being kind or genuinely caring about their patients.

This Endless Automated Text Loop Trying To Cancel An Upcoming Doctor Appointment For My Dad Who Died Yesterday

Final score:

84points

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Marcus Trevelyan 4 months ago

I am sorry for your loss

46points

Whats The Point Of Making An Appointment To See A Doctor But Still Waiting 1 Hour Later

Final score:

79points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

I've left before when I doctor did that to me. I understand that it's not always their fault, but my time is important too. Plus it's ridiculous that they'll make you wait an hour to see the doctor but cancel your appointment if you're 15 minutes late!

72points

Sitting In The Doctors Office At 2:10 Listening To Him Bullsh*t About His Weekend In The Room Next To Me When My Appointment Was At 1:30

Final score:

76points

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kitten levels tokyo 4 months ago

Steal all of the cotton swabs!

27points

It can’t be understated how much empathy and proper communication can help patients. They’re naturally worried about their health, procedures, treatments, surgeries, and futures.

They’re anxious. They’re scared. In these situations, many people need emotional support. So, how a doctor delivers a diagnosis or phrases things becomes just as important—if not more so—than the actual information they’re delivering.

#10

Got Charged 9k For Doctor To Tell Me It Was Just Period Cramps, And After Going To Another Doctor It Was A Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

Final score:

70points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

I wonder why insurance didn't cover more of that? I've never had a single bill that expensive in my life. And unfortunately I'm at the doctor/hospital quite a bit. Maybe I'm just lucky to have always had very good insurance? I know they're not all the same. And yes, I agree that the US is ridiculous when it comes to health care. We shouldn't have to pay for anything.

47points

Isaac Harvey 4 months ago

The American healthcare system is basically a government-sponsored robbery network.

37points

Shaunn Munn 4 months ago

The US is dreadful.

10points

Barry Fruitman 4 months ago

Do you seriously think everyone has insurance?

6points

Connie Martin 4 months ago

The adjustment is made by the provider's group, it isn't insurance. That will come later and she will get another statement after insurance is applied. This doesn't state if the bill is just for the provider, or for provider + imaging + hospital charges. It IS crazy inflated, no matter what the details.

5points

justanotherweirdo 4 months ago

It’s the US. it’s stupid and makes no sense

1point

AtMostAFabulist Premium 4 months ago

You must have good insurance.

0points

Toothless Feline 4 months ago

What is this “insurance” of which you speak? /s

0points

Gwyn 4 months ago

No insurance

0points

Barry Fruitman 4 months ago

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0points

BrunoVI 4 months ago (edited)

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Barbara Wilcock 4 months ago

WTF. Hey our NHS is struggling, but from a sprained ankle, to end of life care,it's free

9points

Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 4 months ago

It's far from *free*.We all pay into it, one way or another, in the hope we don't need it, but it's there for us if we do.

3points

StumblingThroughLife 4 months ago

For a 'superpower' the USA are quite primitive re: basic rights for their citizens, eh? Not saying UK/EU are perfect (far from it, as some MPs are trying to privatise the NHS) but most Countries over the Pond have some kind of tax-based healthcare. Insurance companies, whatever they insure, are greedy AHs.

8points

Roland Nijveld 4 months ago

They're behind in so many things, it's unbelievable. Only quality of healthcare and military power is top notch. Rest it's a 2nd world country that's still in the 70's for alot of things. The fact they still use checks while I consider that something from the 80's -90's.

2points

Lyone Fein 4 months ago

Suing for malpractice should take care of that.

8points

Swan 4 months ago

buut we can't tho. it never works! and lulcky for her as soon as the SOND doctor found her problem, or we'd need to spend 9K every time we tried healing ourselves!

1point

Sharkie 4 months ago

Ruptured ovarian cyst... Well that sounds scary... I have/had multiple of those cysts probably all my adult life, just recently changed doctor and got properly diagnosed. I am being treated now, so I have no idea if those are still there or not... I wonder what could have happened if I had not changed the doctor...

7points

Remi (He/Him) 4 months ago

Back when I had ovaries, one of them developed a cyst, went on a spin and killed the ovary in question by necrosis. Remember to be on a lookout for weird pains in the area

4points

blixten1982 4 months ago

Wow! In Canada that would've been $6000 (approximate average amount of annual taxes that go toward healthcare), and no other charges for anything else - including any other medical needs throughout the year.

4points

Roland Nijveld 4 months ago

In Europe that would be mostly 0. Or like €10 in Germany or something

1point

Admiralu 4 months ago

Report him to the medical board and your insurance.

2points

kath morgan 4 months ago

Get that itemised

2points

Vinny DaPooh 4 months ago

Call them and negotiate. You zero the balance and I drop the malpractice lawsuit

1point

Amanda-Joy Veness 4 months ago

Makes me sick that you had to go through that. I was dismissed for years being told my period pain and losing so much blood I'd actually pass out was normal. Clots the size of golfballs. No surprise the lack of proper diagnosis led to infertility.

1point

Andrea 4 months ago

$9K? That's beyond ridiculous

0points

alaina66 4 months ago

Don't pay that bill...fight for it!

0points

Lotekguy 4 months ago

How to say it's from the USA without saying it is from the USA. I'd be astounded if that happened anywhere else.

0points

Awesome At Being Autistic 4 months ago

Been there, done that. It was not fun.

0points

Beth Wheeler 4 months ago

This sounds like maybe it was maybe coded wrong I would have called the insurance company and the providers office on this.

0points

Patricia Steward 4 months ago

Small claims time.

0points

Michael McHenry 4 months ago

Health care is a right, not a profit centre....but you get what you elect...

0points

Miki 4 months ago

Land of the free. This is funny and tragic at a same time.

0points

#11

This Exposed Outlet In The Children's Area Of The Doctors Waiting Room

Final score:

66points

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Happyhappyhappy 4 months ago

They need to get more customers

37points

#12

This Doctors' Handwriting

Final score:

63points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago (edited)

I thought this was someone testing if their pen worked! Or trying to cross something out. LOL!

77points

Take a moment to imagine a physician who bluntly tells their patient that they might have a horrendous disease versus one who gently explains what’s happening, explains all the options available, and provides them with realistic hope.

The news will come as a shock either way, but in the latter case, the patient might be left with more determination and a feeling that their doctor will have their back, come hell or high water. A touch of empathy can be the difference between hope and devastation.

#13

I’ve Been Sitting In The Waiting Room Of This Doctors Office For Over An Hour And This Painting Is Really Pissing Me Off

Final score:

63points

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Sue Denham 4 months ago

If you have to wait more than an hour you're entitled to pull them off the wall and place them together. (Also: I feel like there should be another one between the second and third ones.)

56points

#14

Doctor Requires You To Be 1 Hour Early For 5 Minutes Of Paperwork, Only To Be Running 2.5 Hours Behind. Why Is This Acceptable?

Final score:

59points

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"Disembodied voice" 4 months ago

Especially irritating when they rush the appointment after that. Sometimes it takes longer than ten minutes to discuss my medical issues

30points

#15

My Doctor's Appointment Is Scheduled For 1:30

Final score:

55points

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Tyelel 4 months ago

Reception may be at lunch, but that doesn't mean nursing staff and doctors necessarily are. The patient could still be called at 1:30.

50points

According to Michigan Instruments, the foundation of any successful relationship between doctors and their patients is made up of trust. A professional who is empathetic, genuinely cares about their patients, and actively listens to them is going to build that trust.

Meanwhile, someone who is completely detached from their patients won’t inspire much trust at all. In the former case, patients are more likely to follow through with their treatment plans and medical advice.

#16

Miss A Call From The Doctors, Call Back And Told I Will Receive A Letter And Follow The Instructions. 6 Days Later Get The Letter Telling Me I Missed A Call From Them And To Call Back

Final score:

55points

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kitten levels tokyo 4 months ago

That is so 2023.

15points

Suitable-Lake-2550 , Antoni Shkraba/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#17

Doctor Decides Tell Me That My Beneficial New Supplement Was Just The Placebo Effect

I started telling her how I’ve felt much better since I started taking supplement X. She stops me to say that supplement X doesn’t work - it only works because I think it’s working, from the placebo effect…

Driving home, feeling deflated and a bit silly, it hit me that she could’ve just said nothing, and allow me to keep thinking it was working

Final score:

54points

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Vivi Pettiss 4 months ago

I support the doctor here. Unfortunately it's become more common for people to fall for the placebo effect, and then take supplements and the like instead of getting vaccinated. Maybe it hurt the patient in the short term, but it stopped a dangerous spread of misinformation that could've killed not only the patient but any friends and family the patient convinced.

55points

#18

Every Time I Go To This Doctor I Want To Pull That Tape

Final score:

54points

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Marcus Trevelyan 4 months ago

Do it

117points

To put it simply, patients who know their doctors care about them and their welfare are more likely to listen to what they tell them they should do.

They’ll be more likely to follow through with any medication regimens and attend follow-up appointments. They’ll actually listen when their physicians tell them to eat better and move more, which should prevent some health problems in the future.

#19

This Sticker My Niece Received From The Dentist

Final score:

54points

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similarly 4 months ago

Dammit, Jim! I'm a dentist, not an English teacher!

92points

#20

This Note From My Doctor… How Am I Supposed To Send This To My School?

Final score:

53points

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AwesomeLeoWife 4 months ago

This glitch is quite common when a pdf to Google Docs conversion is attempted.

41points

#21

My Doctors Office

Final score:

51points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Well the doctor obviously didn't do that!

14points

Empathetic doctors are good for absolutely everyone. Their patients will be more likely to get better and won’t clog up the system, meaning experts won’t be as overworked.

The doctors with good bedside manners will have a good reputation, which, by extension, will improve the standing of their workplace, bringing in more business and investments. And, on a wider scale, fewer sick people and more trust in the community are good for society as a whole.

#22

Doctor Wanted To Prescribe Me Eczema Medication That My Insurance Wouldn’t Cover… This Is The Cost With The Goodrx Discount

Final score:

50points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

In which case you talk to the insurance rep and find out what they WILL cover, and then the doc writes you a script for that. Sometimes the doctor's office will even take care of that for you. It's not ideal, but doctors are used to having to do it. Why some insurance companies only cover certain meds and not others is beyond me. Kickbacks probably.

46points

#23

Trying To Confirm A Doctors Appointment

Final score:

50points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Well at least they didn't write PEEPEE POOPOO. :)

77points

#24

The Floor At My Doctors Office... Where I Go To Get Treatment For Ocd

Final score:

50points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Well that's just mean!

33points

St. George’s University School of Medicine points out that some people are naturally good communicators. However, communication, like any other skill, is something that can be learned and developed. It will happen slowly, over time, as medical experts interact with their patients. However, prospective medics can learn proper bedside manners during simulations, too.

#25

I Booked A Doctors Appointment For 1pm (My Work Lunch Break) And It’s Now 1:45pm, I’m Late Coming Back To Work And I Still Haven’t Been Seen. I Literally Only Need A Script Filled Out

Final score:

46points

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Libstak 4 months ago

Why can't they allow phone appointments and e.scripts? I can do that with my mom's doctor all the time.

29points

#26

This Medicine Cabinet At My Doctors Office

Final score:

42points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Hey, it IS full of medicine at least! ;)

22points

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#27

I Texted My Doctor About My Foot Pain And This Was His Only Response

Final score:

41points

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John Mosley 4 months ago

No need to type the sounds you're making, Doc.

26points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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Another thing to keep front of mind is that few patients are going to have the same medical knowledge as the medical staff. So, doctors need to find a way to explain what’s happening to their patients in a way that’s both informative and easy to understand.

That means using fewer technical terms and medical jargon or at least explaining what everything means in a simple way. The goal is for both sides to be on the same page, not to flex one’s fancy medical degree and the plethora of knowledge they amassed.

#28

The Patient Didnt Even Understand The Doctor

Final score:

41points

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Sue Denham 4 months ago (edited)

Did the patient then "remind" the doctor, with the best intentions of course?

28points

#29

Doctors Office Said I Didn’t Confirm My Appointment After I Confirmed It Twice

Final score:

40points

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kitten levels tokyo 4 months ago

A text message is non-verbal communication, so technically it’s true. They didn’t ’hear’ from you. (Still seems nit picky.)

12points

#30

The Doctor Looked At Our Son's Cut, Said It Wasn't A Big Deal, And Told Us To Go Home

Final score:

36points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Again I wonder about the insurance. Maybe these people have high deductible plans? That's really a lot for one visit. For reference I was in the ICU for several days last year and only paid a few hundred dollars for the ER admission fee. My insurance covered everything else.

9points

We’d like to hear your thoughts on the topic, dear Pandas. What is the worst or weirdest interaction that you’ve ever had with your doctors? What style of communication and skills do you value the most in medical pros?

Do we have any Doctor Pandas here today? If so, what do you personally do to build a sense of trust with your patients? You can share your opinions and experiences in the comments section at the bottom of this post.

#31

Unhygienic Switch For The Bathroom Light At The Doctors Office

Final score:

36points

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Bec 4 months ago

🤢

33points

#32

One Of The Drawers At My Doctor's Office That Always Annoys Me

Final score:

33points

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Janissary35680 Premium 4 months ago

What was the carpenter thinking when he built that? What was anybody thinking? WAS anybody thinking?

33points

#33

At The Doctors Office. Every Door Marked Keep Closed At All Times Is Open

Final score:

33points

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Costco card 4 months ago

HIPPA violation?

11points

#34

Doctor Appointment At 8:20, Currently 10:00, Still No Sign Of Even A Nurse

Final score:

32points

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Nannychachi 4 months ago

Go to the front desk and COMPLAIN. I can't believe the amount of people who will tolerate this nonsense. Or, maybe I'm just cranky. I don't know. But, I'd never tolerate it.

66points

#35

Private Hospital After Charging Insane Amounts Still Ask For Donations For Doctors

Final score:

31points

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Sue Denham 4 months ago

I'm sure some of those personal messages would make very interesting reading.

25points

#36

These Signs/Wall Decorations At My Doctor's Office

Final score:

29points

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Marcus Trevelyan 4 months ago

Work nice hard to and be people

26points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#37

This “Inspirational” Poster On The Ceiling Of My Doctors Office

Final score:

27points

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Patricia Smith 4 months ago

Well, that's just awful!

10points

#38

These Light Switches At The Doctor's Office

Final score:

25points

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Glen Ellyn 4 months ago

🤦🏻‍♀️ Sheesh. 🙄

9points

#39

Wife Pays Over 400$ A Month For There To Be Only Two Doctors In The City. Insurance Is Bullsh*t

Final score:

24points

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Bec 4 months ago

After college I moved to a town of about 18,000. I was so excited to have health insurance so I could get a general physician and a gyno. I called the first doctor in the phone book (this was in 2000ish) and they said not accepting new patients. Ok, I call the next #, turns out it is the same office. All 3 doctors listed in town, no new patients. I had to drive to a nearby city and find the planned parenthood to at least get basic gyno help.

33points

#40

Guess Which Country I Go To The Doctor In. Taken Inside An Exam Room

Final score:

22points

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PlsDo NotDelete 4 months ago

Pharma lobbying needs to stop. Including all the incentives/bribes they give to MD practices.

55points

#41

Guess Even Time We Need Off For Doctors Appointments Will Be Denied

Final score:

22points

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KimTx ‍️ 4 months ago

I-have questions

8points

#42

Dressing Room At The Doctors Office Has The Lock On The Outside!

Final score:

22points

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kitten levels tokyo 4 months ago

Once nude, many people cannot resist the siren song telling them to run screaming through the crowded doctors office.

45points

#43

Art At Doctor Office

Final score:

22points

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kitten levels tokyo 4 months ago

Burn it down! /j

29points

#44

How People Leave Their Shoes At The Doctor’s Office

Final score:

21points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

Canada? :) That's definitely not happening in the US!

33points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#45

My Doctors Enthusiastic Bandaging

Final score:

19points

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Bec 4 months ago

Hopefully not the U. S. do you know what insurance is going to charge for those bandages!

17points

#46

Broke My Hand And Doctors Are Acting Like It’s Nothing

Final score:

17points

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago

From OP on Reddit: "I broke my hand roller skating 4 days ago and they said to talk to an orthopedic surgeon to find out if I need surgery or not, since I broke the scaphoid bone and if it’s displaced or doesn’t heal enough in a certain time frame, will need surgery. The 4 walk in clinics we went to either didn’t take Medicaid, didn’t take united healthcare, or only did what the ER already did. Called my Doctor and she put in an urgent request to children’s mercy and an AUTOMATED ROBOT said they give us a call back in 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. They said I needed to be in a cast by day 10. It’s day 5. A call back in 3-5 business days PLUS the time needed to schedule an appointment. I hate American healthcare"

50points

#47

The Floor At My Doctors Office

Final score:

12points

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Savannah greenleaf 4 months ago

Better than the example I just looked this has some semblance of a pattern.

12points

#48

Apparently This Guy Is My New Doctor

Final score:

12points

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Upstaged75 4 months ago

This has nothing to do with a doctor. That's just an internet troll.

60points

#49

Doctor Gave Me A Cd Rom To View My Sons X Rays

Final score:

7points

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Connie Martin 4 months ago

So? Aside from some sloppy labeling, this is secure. Provided you still have something with a CD player ;)

41points

#50

At The Doctors Office

Final score:

-33points

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kitten levels tokyo 4 months ago

This is infuriating to people who… hate families?

60points

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What do you think ?

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Maisey Myles 4 months ago

This happened last week- I had an appt with a new PCP (primary care physician) that I had to wait 2 months to see. I knew it was scheduled for this week but couldn’t remember the exact date and time. I called the office, leaving a detailed message asking to be called back. 2 days later I called again. No return call. 2 days later I call again saying if I didn’t hear from someone by end of the day to just cancel my appt. 20 minutes later I get a call from the pissy nurse/ receptionist saying she didn’t appreciate being threatened. (Wtf?!?) She gave me the date and time but if it’s that hard to get an answer to such a simple question how can I expect to be treated for something more serious? The day of my appt I get a call (3 days later) to tell me the Dr wouldn’t be able to see me that day and needed to reschedule. I told them to forget it. I went to their website to leave a review. That Dr is no longer working there as of a month ago.

17points

ElfVibratorGlitter 4 months ago

So you had an appointment with someone who doesn't even work there anymore? 🤦🏿‍♀️

3points

arthbach 4 months ago

I am so happy we have health care that's free at point of need, free ambulances, etc. ------ My best story is I was having problems after a chest infection. I couldn't quite catch my breath. My husband phoned the GP's office, and arranged a telephone consultation for the end of the day. The GP spoke with my husband (I'd lost my voice) and heard my coughing. The GP said 'How quickly can you get here?' He stayed late for me, and came in early for me the following morning. Definitely a man who looked after his patients!

14points

Ample Aardvark 4 months ago

You're very lucky indeed! I've had one very nice doctor who actually listened and one that left me waiting when I was on the floor screaming in pain (IBS, but to him it was "period pain", I was already in menopause then)

1point

Laura Lou 4 months ago

Ah doctor's offices. Can't live with them, can't live without them. One time I had to wait 4 and a half hours in a waiting room for the doctor. Only to see everyone locking the building up! Turns out they had somehow forgotten me (I had an appointment so I don't see how), and the doc practically ran through the appointment so they could leave. Another time, (technically in the lab not the doctor's fault, but same vein) I had the head of the blood labs come out to get upset with me. I signed in for my labs, they slowly called people one every 15 mins or so. I had a fasting lab that needed to be done at or before 8 am, but I wasn't aware of that at the time. I signed in at 7:30 am, by 9 I hadn't been called back yet. When I went up to the reception, they told me my labs *needed* to have been done by 8 am, and since it was an hour past that they could not take my blood for the doctor. They got upset with me for that of course. My doctor did straighten them out, and was actually (1/2)

3points

Laura Lou 4 months ago

upset with them. I think for not noticing it when they were signing me in. After that they made a new sign in sheet that had a box to check if you were there for labs needed at 8 am. The doctor was very apologetic at least, so one point to doctors. I tried to format this, but it didn't take... (2/2)

4points

panther 4 months ago

I'm dealing with insurance right mow about a prescription. Dr gives me script for ozempic, I pick it up at Walgreens that day. I schedule a refill with Walgreens on July 3rd to pick up on July 5th after work, they say they need the insurance company to review and authorize the refill, still waiting. How does that work, I had it filled once why is there a problem with the refill?

1point

Anna Ekberg 4 months ago

So many stories of people waiting hours for a doctor even though they had an appointment. The most i ever waited for a doctor was 15 minutes and i was annoyed then.

1point

WoodenLion 4 months ago

i read 2 magazines cover to cover-every word-in a new doctors office years ago. i told receptionest i was leaving and she asked if i wanted to reschedule. that was the last time i ever was in that building.

0points

️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~ 4 months ago

my grandma was sick and dying from covid, so this was a while ago. they offered her a breathing treatment, which she didnt want. the nurse forced her mouth open, and shoved it down her throat.

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Kohl 4 months ago

Went to an eating disorder clinic (one of the best in USA) and the doctor told me no one would ever want me to gain weight. She also said I should try eating less 🥲

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️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~ 4 months ago

someones after us. we both got downvoted

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Steve Hall 4 months ago

My doctor schedules me for a 15 minute appointment, sees me within a few minutes of that time and spends 30 minutes or more talking to me.

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Kris 4 months ago

Reading these i really think Americans (mainly) need to rise up against it. They get drummed into them that being a "commie" is bad but the Universal Healthcare is awesome. 100% communism wont ever work as long as there are greedy people in power but bits of it absolutely can. Trade Unions, universal health care etc.

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Amused panda 4 months ago

I once waited for a blood test at the doctor's surgery, the phlebotomist's door was directly off the reception and in clear view, so I knew no one went in or out during the half hour I was waiting - when I was finally called in, the phlebotomist was busily stashing her box of cereal and bowl under her desk. Another time, I got a letter from the surgery telling me off for failing to attend an appointment - the reason I hadn't attended was because I'd been ended up having an urgent appt a few days earlier, I asked the doctor if I needed to cancel the other appt with reception, they'd said they'd do it, it didn't get cancelled properly - no apology given, but they did state they'd delete the non-attendance letter from my file.

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Jon Stuart 4 months ago

Doctors are self entitled a*s***es My parents were doctors, dishonest lying pieces of sh** never trust them and remember a vet is so much more qualified than those tossers.

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D20 Games 4 months ago (edited)

Where the heck are these people going to the doctor? I or anyone I know, never waited more than 10 minutes at the doctor's office. The only time it took any significant time(30 min), was when my dude had to go to urgent care

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Maisey Myles 4 months ago

17points

ElfVibratorGlitter 4 months ago

So you had an appointment with someone who doesn't even work there anymore? 🤦🏿‍♀️

3points

arthbach 4 months ago

14points

Ample Aardvark 4 months ago

1point

Laura Lou 4 months ago

3points

Laura Lou 4 months ago

4points

panther 4 months ago

1point

Anna Ekberg 4 months ago

So many stories of people waiting hours for a doctor even though they had an appointment. The most i ever waited for a doctor was 15 minutes and i was annoyed then.

1point

WoodenLion 4 months ago

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️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~ 4 months ago

my grandma was sick and dying from covid, so this was a while ago. they offered her a breathing treatment, which she didnt want. the nurse forced her mouth open, and shoved it down her throat.

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Kohl 4 months ago

Went to an eating disorder clinic (one of the best in USA) and the doctor told me no one would ever want me to gain weight. She also said I should try eating less 🥲

0points

️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~ 4 months ago

someones after us. we both got downvoted

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