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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 12:42pm | IP Logged

Why is it that doctor receptionists think they are god?

Was up the hozzie (what a shocker lol) for more rads today..and saw the nurse.  She says im pinking up nicely, and to keep slavering on the cream.

Now she asked me if I had any questions...so me being me...asked the nasty one...how do you know if its worked?  Her answer...in all honesty, we dont, weve hit you with everything weve got..there is nothing more we could do apart from more of the same if it hasnt all gone.  Only time will tell and being on the ball with your checkups.  So at least ive got an honest nurse, who doesnt wrap things up in cotton wool cos I cant handle that..tell me straight and ill deal with it..wrap it up and ill fall apart!  Anyway, asked her to clear it with oncologist for me to get my tubes tied..so off she went..doc says wait til youve finished your rads then go ahead.  Your gp is aware of what you want done, so just contact him for your referral.

So was a happy bunny at that.  Got home, had a brew, got changed (i hate that pink top)..phoned the docs and got the receptionist..as you do.

Explained who I was, that id seen the oncologist blah di blah..she called my documents up etc.  I said that id been clear for more surgery to have a sterilisation done and could doc davies write my referral...to be asked..when did you talk to him about it...erm January sometime...and then the dozy bint said I have to make an appointment to see him as I will need to have counselling as it is a very important life changing operation and I have to be made aware of the fact I wont be able to have any more children.  So rather than laugh lots..I said oh ok..ill see him in september..thank you.

Got off the phone and had a good chuckle to myself...like duuuuur the reason I want the sterilisation done is so that im not panicking every month with the tamoxifen...and duuuurr..when i finish the tamoxifen im having a full hysterectomy done...hmmmm major life changing op...like hellllllooooo im sure it says on my notes i had a boob chopped off..and had chemo..and having rads...im sure having your tubes tied isnt quite in the same league.  Tickled me..but grr one of these days im going to lamp that receptionist.  Do I sound like I need counselling..ill give her counselling lol

Posted: 28 August 2007 at 2:33pm | IP Logged

Mmmm - think Dr's receptionists often consider themselves as important as the doctors - ideas well above their station, me thinks! Glad you're laughing about it Steph. Hope you get a nice quick referral in September.

xxx

Posted: 29 August 2007 at 7:12pm | IP Logged

I hate doctors receptionists, they give you a row over the phone if you want an emergency appointment and even ask why your calling usually it's for Owen but why should I explain myself to them..... grr they really annoy me!!!