Why is it that so many members of the medical profession place such a high premium on their time while completely disregarding the time constraints placed on their patients?
My GP excepted, I have seldom if ever kept a doctor’s appointment and been examined or treated at the appointed time.
Recently I was required to make three trips to a specialist clinic in the western district before finally being attended to.
Today was no different when I kept an appointment with another specialist and after an hour-long wait I had still not been seen with two patients that I met there earlier still awaiting their turn before me.
Being acquainted with the service industry myself I am aware that inevitably circumstances arise beyond one’s control creating delays or even postponements, but it is considered common courtesy, in my industry at least, to inform your clients, patients in this case, of any delays so they may choose to cancel or reschedule rather than sit around for hours unnecessarily before departing untreated, disgruntled and dissatisfied.
Our time is valuable too.
By: Previous Patient
