My Migraine Battle: On The Forefront

What's Good for the Goose

I woke up with a pl6 migraine today, so I'm in a pissy mood already. Then, I see some medical forms that Stu left out for me to fill in and sign. No prob, so I did it. Then I come against the form that ALWAYS, without fail, pisses me off! It's the Broken Appointment/Late Appointment Policy that so many doctor's offices want you to sign these days. WHO THE HELL DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? I know who, they think they're God and the rest of us are peons. Well, let me tell you what, I don't much fuckin' care for that fuckin' attitude!

So, awhile back, I decided to make my own policy and whenever I get an asshole doctor who gives me a policy like that to sign, I give him mine. Wanna know what it says?

"It is my policy to receive 24-hour notice of a rescheduled or cancelled appointment. This enables me to fill that time with another important appointment. Not allowing for this will result in a NO-SHOW. Two missed appointments will result in your loss of my business. Please don't hesitate to call me at (###) ###-#### if you must reschedule or cancel.

"Doctors who are late 20 minutes or more, may need their appointment rescheduled, or will be charged $1 per minute after 20 minutes, or $160 if I have to wait an hour, because that is what my time is worth. If I'm nice and I decide to reschedule with you, because you've made me wait 20 minutes, then the appointment will be considered a NO-SHOW. I expect the same concern and high regard for my time that you expect of me for yours.

If you understand and agree to the above terms, please sign and date below..."

I think I was extremely generous in giving them a 20 minute curtain. They usually reschedule you if you're 10 minutes late. You should see the looks I receive, or the comments they make when I expect them to sign the form. It's hysterical. So, hey, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

posted by Jessica @ 8:10 AM