tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post2029718654762079382..comments2024-03-29T06:35:42.668+00:00Comments on Going Gently: I am Addison DeWitt...I am nobody's fool, least of all yours.John Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-30744143769302125182013-01-23T16:42:30.263+00:002013-01-23T16:42:30.263+00:00I had one doctor like that, and didn't say any...I had one doctor like that, and didn't say anything, but argued with him on nearly every point. I changed doctors but let the practice know why i was changing.<br /><br />The last time i saw my GP (day i fractured my fifth metatarsal) he waxed on about certain baseline tests he thought i should have. In three minutes, i saw that we have very different opinions, but calmly said, "Can we please see to my bloody foot as that is most pressing and deal with these other things later?" This GP is a replacement for the one i had seen in 2010 when it was time for my tetenaus shot. I wasn't feeling my best that day, so haven't decided about this one. <br /><br />The other one i fired wouldn't listen to me when i was healthy (i had gone in for a physical) so i did not feel at all comfortable that he would listen to me when i was unwell.<br /><br />And yes, i have found that now i'm in my 50's i'm put on the shelf and very much invisible.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-36463304671179000492013-01-23T09:23:04.296+00:002013-01-23T09:23:04.296+00:00You get doctors like that everywhere. I vote with ...You get doctors like that everywhere. I vote with my feet. :)bonsaimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684530085331629758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43202982240196757782013-01-23T07:28:39.079+00:002013-01-23T07:28:39.079+00:00Doctors (I ALWAYS use their first names) forget so...Doctors (I ALWAYS use their first names) forget sometimes that we are there in front of them usually because we're feeling under the weather. It's hard to be assertive in those situations. <br /><br />I once said to mine "What's happened to your bedside manner today?" That seemed to work quite well and he apologised immediately. <br /><br />I hope that whatever you went to see yours for, is all better now. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-63290208449362729012013-01-23T02:09:04.117+00:002013-01-23T02:09:04.117+00:00Ugh, I hate doctors like that!!Ugh, I hate doctors like that!!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-1127693422186796792013-01-23T01:31:09.024+00:002013-01-23T01:31:09.024+00:00I know how you feel, John. Except I don't usua...I know how you feel, John. Except I don't usually speak up. Good luck and have a better week!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-59226148340692607762013-01-22T22:07:41.247+00:002013-01-22T22:07:41.247+00:00Some of them are like that. Perhaps he was just ha...Some of them are like that. Perhaps he was just having a bad day. When you go again - just ask to see someone else. Our doctors are OK but the nurse is brilliant - like they are. Hippo's comments cracked me up BTWMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8376487811712006522013-01-22T21:58:52.959+00:002013-01-22T21:58:52.959+00:00Sorry to read about your experience with your GP. ...Sorry to read about your experience with your GP. You will redress the balance, I'm sure.<br /><br />Now then, when I last saw my GP, well sort of saw him, he placed on the surgical glove and I did quip, "If being a doctor doesn't work out for you, you can always get a job at Customs..."klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-88241663947603871442013-01-22T21:55:53.314+00:002013-01-22T21:55:53.314+00:00Rude is rude is rudeRude is rude is rudeJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52903622277920942262013-01-22T21:45:59.201+00:002013-01-22T21:45:59.201+00:00I have no problems with doctors here in Canada. I ...I have no problems with doctors here in Canada. I am a big man so they respect me as much as I respect them, but we must remember to leave our attitudes and over sensitivity at the door. Doctors are human as well.Horst in Edmontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523290699599403329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28266771162845021262013-01-22T21:32:12.019+00:002013-01-22T21:32:12.019+00:00I have never tolerated a Dr being rude to me....I ...I have never tolerated a Dr being rude to me....I am, after all, the customer and they seem to forget I can take my sorry ass somewhere else. I also never forget that it's the nurses that are the heart of any health care facility. IMHO<br /> Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966566655228721549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-3928623870744780532013-01-22T21:29:00.677+00:002013-01-22T21:29:00.677+00:00After a frustrating day of dealing with stupidity ...After a frustrating day of dealing with stupidity (yep, happens with regularity in the US) I needed that belly laugh desperately. John and Hippo.....can I give you guys a cyber hug? Good Lord that was hilarious. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966566655228721549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21623365428624736842013-01-22T21:08:31.280+00:002013-01-22T21:08:31.280+00:00I love it! Not that you didn't assert yourself...I love it! Not that you didn't assert yourself this time, but that you usually DO. That shows self-respect. Or so I hear. I'm a real wimp when it comes to confrontation, and always give the other person the benefit of the doubt, keep my mouth shut, and think that perhaps he's having a horrid day. Which, I noticed you also said in one of your responses to a comment. Hmmm, maybe we aren't all that different after all.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-49285012281022828862013-01-22T20:12:39.150+00:002013-01-22T20:12:39.150+00:00Yes John, plan your attack!Yes John, plan your attack!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-30117078758757083422013-01-22T18:00:24.536+00:002013-01-22T18:00:24.536+00:00Well you must have been feeling under par John but...Well you must have been feeling under par John but probably better saying nowt than 'lighting his ass up' just this once. I hate confrontation and avoid it at all costs...but as a scorpio I have a temper like a tempest and just like Ms Channing I never forget. Feel better.libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-46560909610495509972013-01-22T17:53:22.087+00:002013-01-22T17:53:22.087+00:00In the US since we do not have socialized medicine...In the US since we do not have socialized medicine (but your Dr.s visit wasnt very social??!) we have to pay health insurance, and most times that wont cover it all - you have to pay beyond that....so I will always remind them if they get a little brisk with me is - "I have just got done paying out $3900. for this test - give me my moneys worth please"<br /><br />always shocks them back to my level LOLJanice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-70100508221423931492013-01-22T17:52:31.934+00:002013-01-22T17:52:31.934+00:00I think it's best that you didn't initiall...I think it's best that you didn't initially say anything. I have very often regretted speaking out of anger. After having sufficient time to collect your thoughts, you can rationally speak your mind the next time you see him!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26252272610109022342013-01-22T17:36:07.594+00:002013-01-22T17:36:07.594+00:00Ah yes - the consultant who patronisingly asked me...Ah yes - the consultant who patronisingly asked me why I thought I had osteo arthritis did have the grace to look a bit sheepish when I answered the senior consultant - your boss. no opinion. Nothing like being spoken to as though you have no education and I find myself mentally wanting to use the phrase 'Young Man' in Lady Bracknell tones more and more. It's really hard to be assertive when you're not feeling your best and an uncaring doctor only makes it worse. Hope you feel better soon John.Curvywitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352226602384896843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65842379038836688382013-01-22T17:19:31.986+00:002013-01-22T17:19:31.986+00:00well at least you got an ADULT doctor- I had a hos...well at least you got an ADULT doctor- I had a hospital appointment and thought it was obviously bring-your-child-to-work-day so decided I'd better humour the 12 year-old as he asked some rather impertinent questions...then it slowly dawned...ted and bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420272135724099182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34338638257376722192013-01-22T17:11:10.549+00:002013-01-22T17:11:10.549+00:00I feel that way every time I go to the doctor...th...I feel that way every time I go to the doctor...they never seem to listen. Then I feel as if it was not even worth going. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236098607363641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74011643508728308852013-01-22T16:57:19.989+00:002013-01-22T16:57:19.989+00:00Or confiscated his willie before he walked out the...Or confiscated his willie before he walked out the door that morning? :)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-49393544896481944692013-01-22T16:27:57.498+00:002013-01-22T16:27:57.498+00:00Mine usually has been very nice
Perhaps his wife b...Mine usually has been very nice<br />Perhaps his wife burnt his toast?John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20406529500255840812013-01-22T16:11:38.914+00:002013-01-22T16:11:38.914+00:00As a rule, I do not care for Specialists or Nurse ...As a rule, I do not care for Specialists or Nurse practitioners or Physicians either. Since my hair has gone gray, they think I am deaf and stupid and have millions of dollars for "tests"...<br /><br />Oh... don't get me going......... Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24532279038873994982013-01-22T15:56:47.041+00:002013-01-22T15:56:47.041+00:00I feel very fortunate to have a very kind and wond...I feel very fortunate to have a very kind and wonderful GP. Seems they are hard to come by these days. Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42601002269093391662013-01-22T15:51:52.617+00:002013-01-22T15:51:52.617+00:00Oh God me too.!!!!Oh God me too.!!!!Miss Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728691181470922037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5522704325392433782013-01-22T15:19:40.141+00:002013-01-22T15:19:40.141+00:00We're of a generation that grew up with doctor...We're of a generation that grew up with doctors being overly respected and never to be challenged. We're still not used to the idea that doctors can be criticised if they say something we don't like or don't understand. Next time, give him a piece of your mind if necessary!nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com