Saturday, December 20, 2008

Things that bug me: #1

-It's just a referral, Doc. My "normal" doctor is away, I know you don't like to do this ... but the receptionist at the specialist wants a referral, can you fax it over ?

...Errr , who are you?

-I'm new to this practice.

...Who's the specialist?

-Some lung physician in town, don't you have a list I can look at and find out his name ?

... What's is the problem?

-It's a long story, I only need a referral!

... OK! Let me get this right... You want me, your "abnormal" doctor, to write a legal document to someone I don't know, discussing about someone I don't know, who has a complicated problem I also don't have a clue about ?

-Yes, Can you also back date it to yesterday and fax it now, please ?

2 comments:

Bianca Low said...

Dr Kien, They say that laughter is the best medicine. When I come in for a visit I am always given wonderful medical care along with some good humour! Thanks!

Dr Kien said...

Hi Bianca,
I always try to be happy so that it ripples onto others around me.
However, this does not mean I do not take medical stuffs seriously
:-).