how long?

[Frank4]

I have heard cases where after 1 hour wait for the doctor your time can be billed to the doctor. It is a big wake up call for the doctor and can give you a sense of satisfaction knowing he just wet his/herself.

I am now thinking of trying this next time I get stuck in the Peds doctor's office.

[The Lost Manatee]

My daughter's neurologist never makes us wait more than 15 minutes. My GP has kept me waiting 30 minutes in the examine room. Anything over that, I send them a bill for my time at my standard consulting rate of $50.00 an hour, with a two hour minimum. While I've never actually been paid by the two doctors that I've done that to, I have received a note of apology from one doctor and a phone call from the other.

[PartofthePhlock]

i have waited as long as 4 hours (most of that sitting on the table in the examining room) for my ob/gyn and still did not get in to see him. There were a couple emergencies and they forgot about me .......I was rip-roaring angry when I walked out, to say the least. Vowed right then and there I would not wait over 30 minutes ever again.

[KeetAtHeart]

My doctor's schedule varies wildly - sometimes I get in right away, sometimes I wait 45+ minutes. But when she's with me, she listens to everything I have to say, discusses everything thoroughly with me, and never makes me feel rushed.

After having to yell questions at doctors as they were leaving the room (gotta stick to that schedule!!!!), I'd much rather wait and get treated well.

Of course, her staff does try hard to schedule appropriately, let you know when things are running behind, etc.

I would never sit in an exam room for more than 30 minutes without coming out and asking somebody for an update! Remember, you are the customer and are paying their salaries - ask for what you need!

[SuperTrooper]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

[buffettbride]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

[SuperTrooper]

This is why I make early morning appointments whenever possible. They usually start the day on time. They are big on getting you into the examination room to wait. Of course, there are usually no magazines in there. I've never waited more than 30 minutes. They have this multi-colored lighting system letting doctors and nurses know who's ready or whatever. After the 30 minutes I went over and flicked them all on. I didn't know the RED one sets off an alarm at the nurses station. Needless to say the doctor came in shortly after. By the look on her face I was glad this visit didn't involve rubber gloves.

[SuperTrooper]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

[ph4ever]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

ouch

[buffettbride]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

[ph4ever]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

well considering I can say I've seen you with nothing but a towel on I guess you can verify it's a foot

[buffettbride]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

well considering I can say I've seen you with nothing but a towel on I guess you can verify it's a foot

damn. that is when i still had a blue bathroom.

[ph4ever]

Were you prepared to impress us, Don?

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

well considering I can say I've seen you with nothing but a towel on I guess you can verify it's a foot

damn. that is when i still had a blue bathroom.

yeah it was - but I've been there since you no longer have it

[buffettbride]

That's the second innuendo related to that and Don on BN this week.

Something strange is afoot at the circle K.

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

well considering I can say I've seen you with nothing but a towel on I guess you can verify it's a foot

damn. that is when i still had a blue bathroom.

yeah it was - but I've been there since you no longer have it

i think you're the only bnr to have seen it both ways.

[ph4ever]

Are you saying it's a foot?!?!??!

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

well considering I can say I've seen you with nothing but a towel on I guess you can verify it's a foot

damn. that is when i still had a blue bathroom.

yeah it was - but I've been there since you no longer have it

i think you're the only bnr to have seen it both ways.

I feel so special!!

[buffettbride]

I think if I could say it's a foot, Connie would kick my a$$.

well considering I can say I've seen you with nothing but a towel on I guess you can verify it's a foot

damn. that is when i still had a blue bathroom.

yeah it was - but I've been there since you no longer have it

i think you're the only bnr to have seen it both ways.

I feel so special!!

you are special, connie. very, very special.

[LIBuffettFan]

Man did I ever have the wrong idea of what this thread was about.

I was thinking thats kinda personal don't ya think...LOL

[Brown Eyed Girl]

I have heard cases where after 1 hour wait for the doctor your time can be billed to the doctor. It is a big wake up call for the doctor and can give you a sense of satisfaction knowing he just wet his/herself.

I was in a car accident in the early 90s that left me pretty banged up and in a lot of pain. I had an appointment with my doc to see how I was progressing and unfortunately had to drive myself there since there was no one around to take me. Got to the office and waited...and waited...and waited....all while being in excruciating pain. Finally I went to the desk in tears and gave the gal a message to give to my doc. I made her repeat it back to me word for word so she got it right. I then told her that I would be the first appt the next day, end of story, and I hobbled out and went home. Went back the next morning and waited about 15 min for the doc, who looked at me and shook his head when he finally walked in. He proceeded to tell me that he was a very busy man...I told him to stop. Then he blamed the staff...I told him to stop. I told him what my hourly wage was (which was nothing to sneeze at) and that I was going to bill him for MY time. I never waited for him again...he practically kissed my feet whenever I had to see him. It was a messed up office though...no wonder they went out of business. I finally had stopped seeing the docs and only saw the PA. If she wasn't in, I didn't go. Unfortunately now I don't know where she's working.

[surfpirate]

I worked in the restuarant business for about 5 years. I used to tell my wait staff to never ignore customers, even when they are busy. At least make eye contact acknowledging that you see them and most people will be content to wait a few more minutes to get their coffee refilled. If you avoid eye contact, you just slowly p*ss off your customers.

Same thing goes for any service or business. Don't ignore me waiting. Acknowledge I exist and you know I am waiting and I'll be a lot more tolerant about how busy you are. Ignore me completely until YOU are ready and you can expect me to be p*ssed.

That's what happened to you in the doctor's office. If someone had just made a quick "I am so sorry ... we are getting backed up, thank you for being patient", you would have likely been a lot more tolerant.

[Mottola-Buffett]

Try this trick; it usually works for me.

When I'm put into the room and my vitals are checked by the nurse, she usually says, "The Doctor will be right with you." (Yeah right!!) Then she closes the door. I often open the door again and sit on the examining table (that is, unless I'm wearing one of those groovy gowns) right where all the doctors and nurses who pass by can see me. I know it unnerves them because they're not expecting it. Every time I do that, the doctor seems to come a bit quicker, or at least stops at my door and tells me how long he'll/she'll be.