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RobinA

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17. They Are Using

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 28, 2024, 02:30 PM

Mar 2024

common sense! Common sense that serves them. Call late in the day, person doesn't answer, office is closing, won't have to deal with person until tomorrow.

And I couldn't agree with you more. My sister and I are dealing with our elderly mother and some non-life-threatening medical issues. Ushering an old lady who has never touched a computer through today's medical world is not for the faint at heart.

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Why are doctor's office so stupid about things? [View all] hamsterjill Mar 2024 OP

Stupid/foolish people in THAT office, elleng Mar 2024 #1

Has happened in several different offices. hamsterjill Mar 2024 #2

Patients and their friends and families must clearly and directly inform that firm that their practice MUST CHANGE, elleng Mar 2024 #3

Agreed. hamsterjill Mar 2024 #5

It SHOULD be common sense, and they sure as heck should emphathize and realize and care. elleng Mar 2024 #7

They Are Using RobinA Mar 2024 #17

My provider ... AncientOfDays Mar 2024 #4

Not many people in their seventies want to receive results that way. hamsterjill Mar 2024 #6

not a problem AncientOfDays Mar 2024 #16

I sign up for my Primary Dr's online patient portal. Any test he orders or is on copy to (ask specialist to MLAA Mar 2024 #8

Yes, I know about the internet. hamsterjill Mar 2024 #10

The snark was unwarranted. MLAA Mar 2024 #11

Not snark. hamsterjill Mar 2024 #13

I'm going to guess that they make those calls PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2024 #9

This is a thing now XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #12

Absa-fucking-lutely! hamsterjill Mar 2024 #14

You've hit a sore spot for me XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #15

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