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Do you have a doctor that you could call on a Saturday morning, and be seen that day?
Do you have a doctor that you could call on a Saturday morning, and be seen that day?
For example: A doctor that you are supposed to be seeing on a regular basis, say, every other month. You don't see them for over 90 days, get into trouble, call them on Saturday morning around 10:00, what would they tell you?
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10-01-2016, 05:51 PM
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If I called my doctor on Saturday morning, I'd get a pre-recorded message telling me her office hours. If I called on Monday morning, I'd be told it will be at least a month to get an appointment.
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10-01-2016, 06:00 PM
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The office answering message would say to call 911 if an emergency, or leave a msg and doctor on call will respond (eventually.) "Eventually" comes around, and on-call Dr probably says to go to ER, or call next week for an appt - which will likely be in about 2-3 days if lucky.
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10-01-2016, 06:04 PM
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10-01-2016, 06:07 PM
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When I was young my mom called our Dr. a few times for dumb things I had done. (broken arm on a Saturday and a knife stuck in my thigh about 9pm)
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10-01-2016, 06:23 PM
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It's kind of funny. I'm not that old, but I still remember having a family doctor do house calls when I was a small child. Remember house calls?
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10-01-2016, 06:26 PM
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My GP is the best he will always see me if I need
Unfortunately he is retiring soon
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10-01-2016, 06:47 PM
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...the prudent answer would be that it would depend on the nature of the emergency, and most MD's I know would have another associate on call and punt to ER if it wasn't able to be handled over phone. Last edited by LEAKYSEALS951; 10-01-2016 at 07:15 PM.. |
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10-01-2016, 07:01 PM
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The only time I saw my family doc on the weekends was at Costco.
I would do an urgent care over the tmc on a weekend though. |
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10-01-2016, 07:09 PM
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My Physicians, Dr, Dentist, even my pets vet are partners in my health needs.
I respect their time, show up early, don't blow off appointments, follow their advice. In return I expect the same, don't make me wait for a half hour after our appointed time, follow up / check in with me if we are managing a current issue. If I don't feel I'm being serviced properly I'll find a new doc. If my doc feels I'm abusing the relationship he should feel free to fire me as a patient. Even with best intentions on both sides sometimes **** happens. If this is a one time deal then act accordingly. If it's been a recurring issue, missed appointments, maybe it's time the patient was encouraged to find a new doc.
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10-01-2016, 07:29 PM
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10-01-2016, 08:25 PM
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Outside of office hours I think every Dr's office here says if it's a emergency call 911 or go to a Emergency Care facility. If your handing out your home number that is very rare.
They even have a wait time list so you can see how busy they are: Emergency Department & Urgent Care Wait Times | Winnipeg Health Region
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10-01-2016, 10:16 PM
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No. That, literally, is what the ER is for. Emergencies when the office is closed. Phone calls are OK.
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10-02-2016, 03:24 AM
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I have 3 or 4 that are my customers of mine, and it is not uncommon to get texts from them on weekends or after hours with questions about their machines, or equipment. if I need a script written or some med help over the phone anytime i can get it, and have on occasion. However I would not consider asking one of them to see me in their office after hours. I respect their free time.
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10-02-2016, 04:20 AM
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I can call my doc pretty much at any time.
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10-02-2016, 04:31 AM
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I have my doctors cell phone number. He knows I would never abuse it. I usually see him in October for my annual physical and follow up. Then perhaps a couple calls a year for advice or to check in. He is fantastic, but will be retiring in the next couple of years.
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10-02-2016, 05:08 AM
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I have two doctors living next door. I simply ring their bell.
Got lucky. |
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10-02-2016, 08:23 AM
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I effectively don't have a regular Dr. Obamacare sealed that deal a few years ago. Fortunately I know a bunch of them and if I need advice I could call them. If I get in a pickle, off to the ER I go...
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10-02-2016, 08:30 AM
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I live in the desert and there is a Dermatologist office that is open seven days a week! Other doctors are very easy to see same day.
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10-02-2016, 09:13 AM
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Obamacare...
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10-02-2016, 09:50 AM
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