Susan, Thanks for such a great share. I think waiting times and health insurance issues are the biggest non-condition related headaches facing many of us. To your point, a relative of mine recently spent almost eight hours in a hospital emergency room less than a few weeks ago. While she had her blood pressure checked, blood drawn and a few tests completed in that time, it took her the entire eight hours before a doctor could see her to let her know what was going on on. And she really did receive superior care once she had the opportunity to visit with a doctor. And I know ERs are busy during this time of year -- but given that she was ill and worried, the waiting time seems a little cruel.
On the flip side, I have actually waited longer for a hair cut than in my doctor's office. The waiting time is usually around 15 or 20 minutes to see an assistant and the doctor is usually in within 10 minutes of that time. He is very good about asking questions and going through the standard checks. I've recommended him to both my husband and my sister-in-law. He seems to have a genuine respect for other people's time and has a few things in his office to keep the little ones occupied should the wait ever get to be too much.
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Susan, Thanks for such a great share. I think waiting times and health insurance issues are the biggest non-condition related headaches facing many of us. To your point, a relative of mine recently spent almost eight hours in a hospital emergency room less than a few weeks ago. While she had her blood pressure checked, blood drawn and a few tests completed in that time, it took her the entire eight hours before a doctor could see her to let her know what was going on on. And she really did receive superior care once she had the opportunity to visit with a doctor. And I know ERs are busy during this time of year -- but given that she was ill and worried, the waiting time seems a little cruel.
On the flip side, I have actually waited longer for a hair cut than in my doctor's office. The waiting time is usually around 15 or 20 minutes to see an assistant and the doctor is usually in within 10 minutes of that time. He is very good about asking questions and going through the standard checks. I've recommended him to both my husband and my sister-in-law. He seems to have a genuine respect for other people's time and has a few things in his office to keep the little ones occupied should the wait ever get to be too much.
February 9, 2009 - 2:03pmThis Comment
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