Unprofessional?

[Anakah]

I went to the gyno a few days ago and had to wait for the appointment I made three weeks ago for two hours. I didn't get sucky. It happens. My bf was pissed though.

When I got in there the doctor explained that I'd have to get another ultra sound. I tried to explain to her that I had trouble last time because well, really try drinking 32oz of water and holding it for hours.

Doctor: You have no excuse. You are 24 not 84!

Me:

She was really rude and mean about it. I wasn't whinning, I was letting her know. She knows nothing about me nor my body yet she had to be rude like that?? After I waited two freaking hours to see her?? After my glare she kind of backed down. My bf backed her up. Grr.

But is it ever okay for the doctor to assume that your bladder is in working order when they have no clue?

Doctor: you did it last time just fine.

Me: Actually no. I cheated and used the restroom at the gas station and just drank more water before I came in.

I may be over sensitive though but I would never embarass nor yell at my "customer" or patient.

[JLRodgers]

Many of my family would've nicely asked for their records and switched doctors almost as soon as such a comment was made. Being late, not a problem, telling a person they can do something because there's no reason why they can't - when they're running a test that could potentially show a problem (well, not sure in your case, but still)... yeah...

My mother recently had to switch doctors (she moved) and one of hers she's already left because he refuses to believe in some diseases (that she's on disability for no less!).

My dad's left a doctor before because he said, without running any tests, doing any exam, asking any questions, or even touching him "there's nothing wrong with you" as the opening words (ex: door opened 'there's nothing wrong with you" doc sat down "why are you here?" my dad "apparently to get my records to get a new doctor").

[Dawnchaser]

WTF?

Yeah, I know a few people under 84 who have bladder issues and would not be able to hold it for very long, actually.

This doctor is an extremely rude moron.

There's nothing wrong with my bladder, but I had an ultrasound done several years back and also had to wait well past the scheduled time. (I think around an hour.) It was horrible and I very nearly just gave up and went to the bathroom to avoid ah, an accident. The only reason I didn't was because I was very very worried about the test results and the stress of waiting any longer to find out would have made my head explode.

[LillFilly]

My Boyfriend's mother has problems with her knees, problems a normal person does not have. She kept telling her doctor (the one she had to see for work) her symptoms, and the doctor kept telling her she was fine, it was all in her head, and even tried to prescribe her some type of anti-psychotic drug. He refused to refer to a specialist (which would go through her insurance). She went to one on her own dollar, and got tests showing she had serious problems with her knees and now her feet (from her knees not working properly) that could have been fixed if her doctor had believed her earlier. She went back to him with those results and he STILL refused to believe her!

What, do you have to drop dead in front of your doctor before they'll believe there's something wrong with you? Or will they tell you to quit the drama?

[PepperElf]

if i remember you only need a 110 IQ to be a doctor and some are idiots.

1) Ear troubles & the Chewing Gum Gauge
When I was growing up, I had fluid in my ears & chronic infections; the doctor (a good one) suggested we try chewing gum first before doing a surgery, cos if it didn't work it at least wouldn't hurt anything. It worked! (and hey gum is much cheaper than surgery, so even more awesomeness there)

After that, Mom found the story a good way to gauge how knowledgeable and practical other doctors were. Most other doctors laughed in her face when hearing the story, claiming it couldn't have happened that way. Then we found family doctor who heard the story and said, "Yeah, that would work." Needless to say he ended up being one of the best doctors we ever had.

2) Medication Bitch
When Mom & Dad moved to a new city they had to find a new doctor. The new one was a big pill pusher. Mom quickly found a new doctor after this exchange.

Mom: I'm having these symptoms *list* I think it's from this medication.
Doctor: You only think you're having them because you read the PDR.

WTF? I mean sure we had a copy of the PDR I'm sure but Mom doesn't make up shit like that. Knowing her she only used the book to confirm that her symptoms were listed as reactions to that medication. Needless to say, once she was off the meds, the reactions went away.


Currently she has a better doctor, not as good as the family doctor we use to have but he's not an idiot at least. Plus the pharmacy attached to the medical center is pretty good too; they really know their medications, sometimes better than some of the doctors Mom's dealt with.

[Anriana]

if i remember you only need a 110 IQ to be a doctor and some are idiots.

What? There's no IQ test to be a doctor, and 110 IQ is well over the average IQ score. It's not "only 110."

[Yfandes]

Many doctors forget that they are actually in the service industry. I vote with my feet if I dont like one.

[tropicsgoddess]

I would've asked for my records and switch to another doctor. That's just downright rude and unprofessional.

[McGoddess09]

Time for a new doctor.

I remember when i got my ultrasound. I drank over 3 liters of water (I kept using the bathroom and then drinking more water to make up for it). They let me go and my bladder was still too full!

I don't want an ultrasound for a LONG time. My bladder is the size of a frikken pea. I could just drink water right before I walk in and still have it be ok.

[Amethyst Hunter]

try drinking 32oz of water and holding it for hours.

As Almighty God is my witness, I will NEVER do another ultrasound again if I can help it. Being made to hold it when I have to see that porcelain professional NOW is VERY VERY NOT FUN.

I have two words for your (hopefully soon-to-be-ex) doctor, and they ain't "Bless You."

[Kogarashi]

I suddenly find myself very grateful that for all my ultrasounds, I've never been told to drink a bunch of water beforehand (even for the relatively recent first trimester scan). I'd hate that. Now I just need to keep reminding myself that if I'm going in for a pregnancy test (required at my doctor's before they'll even schedule the initial prenatal exams), I need to drink that water dangit. It's very embarrassing to spend extra time in the bathroom only to find you still can't put anything in the cup because you forgot and went before you came.

I'm also glad that the health center's ob/gyn department has nine doctors/nurse-midwives, so if I don't like one I can just ask to see a different one.

[PepperElf]

What? There's no IQ test to be a doctor, and 110 IQ is well over the average IQ score. It's not "only 110."

i forgot where i got that from. i know mom's said it... maybe it was from an episode of mash or something.



ooh speaking of docs & times...
mom's current doctor allots about 15 minutes for a regular visit etc. he's very strict on times... but it goes both ways.
if you're running very late you might as well reschedule.

as for him being late. mom says he's only been late once so far.

[Ironclad Alibi]

As Almighty God is my witness, ...

I can not read that without being reminded of "As god as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly" which followed this scene.

[chinashirtgirl]

I remember my ultrasound and how uncomfortable it was to sit there with a full bladder. Since the birth of my first child I have trouble holding it so it would probably be even worse next time.

However I had a good doctor and technition, she (the technition) said that my bladder was fuller than necessary. It really doesn't need to be full to breaking point.

Lying on my back was almost impossible too because of the weight of the baby, I felt like I couldn't breath. She let me lie on my side. Well, "let" me is a bit of the wrong word, it was either that or I pass out.

As for the OP, change doctors!!

[Kogarashi]

Lying on my back was almost impossible too because of the weight of the baby, I felt like I couldn't breath. She let me lie on my side. Well, "let" me is a bit of the wrong word, it was either that or I pass out.

Huh. I didn't know you could do that. I haven't had any problems (yet) since my babies tend to be lightweights compared to my sister's babies, but I'll have to remember that.

On the other hand, every time I've gone in for an echocardiogram (ultrasound of your heart), they've always had me lay on my side. Go figure.