And yet, everybody wants the doctor to spend whatever time it takes for the situation to be thoroughly evaluated and explained. But if the Dr does that for everybody……..
A friend of mine got tired of waiting for a doctor to arrive in at his office one morning (his appt. was @ 9 A.M.) and after about an hour he informed the receptionist that he had other things to do besides wait and that he was leaving and if the Dr. needed him that he knew how to contact him, and he left.
My Mother’s doctor was always on time…except once….he had an emergency at the hospital….usually, by the time for your appointment, you had been seen and were on your way out….and he was thorough too!!
I generally take a magazine; it is easier to stop when they do show up. Scientific American is good because you are more likely to get direct answers and regular reading gives you the vocabulary to understand those answers and give an intelligent reply.
flyertom over 8 years ago
There’s others: “You’ll feel a little pressure”, or “This might pinch a little”.
whiteheron over 8 years ago
And yet, everybody wants the doctor to spend whatever time it takes for the situation to be thoroughly evaluated and explained. But if the Dr does that for everybody……..
Dani Rice over 8 years ago
Always bring a book.
LuvThemPluggers over 8 years ago
“Shortly” is just her nickname for all the male patients…
TexasKingoftheGeeks over 8 years ago
A pluggers comic about being a Doctor’s Office and the patient isn’t in their underwear? Blasphemy!
ladylagomorph76 over 8 years ago
Which is why I bring my phone or iPad….I can play solitaire or do some reading. However my doctors really ARE prompt.
tnladybug over 8 years ago
“The doctor will be with you shortly” means “I hope you brought something to read.” From Michael
neverenoughgold over 8 years ago
Stopped happening after I sent the doctor a bill for the extra time I spent waiting to see him…
norm047 over 8 years ago
A friend of mine got tired of waiting for a doctor to arrive in at his office one morning (his appt. was @ 9 A.M.) and after about an hour he informed the receptionist that he had other things to do besides wait and that he was leaving and if the Dr. needed him that he knew how to contact him, and he left.
Caldonia over 8 years ago
That’s what shortly means.
jppjr over 8 years ago
My Mother’s doctor was always on time…except once….he had an emergency at the hospital….usually, by the time for your appointment, you had been seen and were on your way out….and he was thorough too!!
hippogriff over 8 years ago
I generally take a magazine; it is easier to stop when they do show up. Scientific American is good because you are more likely to get direct answers and regular reading gives you the vocabulary to understand those answers and give an intelligent reply.