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From Reader's Digest - this is the article that had those quotes that upset so many of their readers.  Remember I posted a video of one of the drs. explaining his tonque-in-cheek comments?  It's interesting, though; some stuff hits home, like, um, 'it's a virus'......

http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/41-medical-secrets/article75920.html
Suzanne2008-07-23 10:50:32I liked these two:

If a sick patient comes to me with a really sad story and asks for a discount, I take care of him or her for no charge.
--Surgeon, Dallas/Fort Worth

Though we don't cry in front of you, we sometimes do cry about your situation at home.
--Pediatrician, Chicago

as mean as some of those comments are it is a reminder that our doctors are human. 

I've seen this one up close and personal, dealing with parents/grandparents in the hospital:
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In most branches of medicine, we deal more commonly with old people. So we become much more enthusiastic when a young person comes along. We have more in common with and are more attracted to him or her. Doctors have a limited amount of time, so the younger and more attractive you are, the more likely you are to get more of our time.
--Family physician, Washington, D.C.
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I'm approaching 40, and still attractive by most standards... so when dad/grandma/whoever is in the hospital, I make sure to connect with the doctors and nurses and try to at least get them on my side.  Dad's not the most personable guy, but I make sure the medical team knows that they're taking care of my dad, whom I love very much... and we also make sure to bring in silly pictures of dad with the grandkids so that the staff can see his nutty, fun side.  When he had his heart surgery a while back, I had my boys at the hospital and we happened to run into the heart surgeon, whom I had already met and had a few laughs with.  My youngest son (who wants to grow up to be a scientist) was in awe of this man who was about to open up Grandpa and re-engineer his heart.  My older son gave him a wary look and said to the surgeon - "I hope you don't screw it up!" at which point we had a big laugh. JasmineRain2008-07-23 11:35:11 [QUOTE=buckeye]

as mean as some of those comments are it is a reminder that our doctors are human. 

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I didn't really take any of them as 'mean'.  I took them like you say - they are human, they are sharing their frustrations. 

Cellphones - those must be a huge problem!  At the allergist's recently, there were signs all over the office, asking for patients to be courteous and turn off their cellphones.  I guess we were the only ones who thought those signs applied to us!  Two people waiting never stopped talking into those Bluetooth things (my opinion:obnoxious; if you want to look like you work at a drive-through, get a job at one).  I heard a disco tune a bit later, and another girl waiting dug into her purse and had a big long conversation.
I can't live without the hands-free headset.  My hand/arm/shoulder really hurts if I have to hold the phone for longer than a quick hello.
I give you a pass!  Please do not chat away the entire time you have to wait at my allergists', it's all I ask! [QUOTE=Suzanne]I give you a pass!  Please do not chat away the entire time you have to wait at my allergists', it's all I ask! [/QUOTE]

I don't typically chatter on the phone, but I don't think it's any worse than screaming kids throwing cheerios all over the lobby. [QUOTE=JasmineRain] [QUOTE=Suzanne]I give you a pass!  Please do not chat away the entire time you have to wait at my allergists', it's all I ask! [/QUOTE]

I don't typically chatter on the phone, but I don't think it's any worse than screaming kids throwing cheerios all over the lobby.Is anyone allowed to talk at all in the waiting room?   excellent, thanks for sharing that. i'm sending it to my son in law. [QUOTE=JasmineRain]Is anyone allowed to talk at all in the waiting room?   [/QUOTE]

LOL of course, how do you think I got the 'nanny' scoop???

The 'signs don't apply to me' Bluetoothers and disco ringtoners may have had extremely pressing matters, but most of what I got from them was, "Nothing.  What are you doing?", a series of random grunted "Uh huh uh huh", loud outbursts of laughter from nowhere....in person conversations have a beginning and an end, as do phone calls that are necessary......

Yes, it irked me that they disregarded the signs.  Whether they should be in the waiting or not, they should be respected if they are there.  I'm sure they are model patients otherwise....not.
The patients in the story from the Fatdoctor website were very rude, and I can understand why the doctor was upset. 

That was a great article....disturbing in parts but very informative.  Thanks for sharing. 

How uncomfortable for me sitting in the waiting room, hearing you on your cell, taking so loud that I cannot read or concentrate on anything except your loud voice saying nothing important!  Step out in the hallway--I don't want to hear your dirty laundry!  That is one of my biggest beefs.  I was in an airport getting ready to board the plane and this woman was talking to a co-worker on her cell--discussing another employee that they disliked and were having a problem with--all the way down the jetport and on to the plane probably until they told her anything with an off/on switch . . .   I really think people think they look important with their cells and want the world to know they have one.  Sorry if I offended anyone.  That was funny! Thank You for the laugh!
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