MyPoopisGreen

I know…two entries in two days?!?! But hey, I let you all down with just one thing to read for a loooong time. And I know that this brings people some entertainment, so I wanted to answer the call.

One of my cohorts in crime brought this to my attention - the practice mails out a packet of paperwork that needs to be filled out and mailed back in order for us to get a little more information on what is best for the patient to do whilst going through their colonoscopy. There are several different preps that people are eligible to take. It depends on your level of health, what kind of medications people are on, and of course the doctors preferences - but we need that information in order to best take care of these people. Why would we mail you something out and not want it back? And I do know, since I’ve done it, that we tell people to fill out the information in the packet and then MAIL IT BACK TO US!!! Then we’ll book your procedure!!! So WHY? Do you have the paperwork sitting in front of you and then call the office to find out if you should fill out the paperwork? That’s kind of along the lines of saying that you know that you are only suppose to drink clear fluids all day but does that mean that you can’t eat anything?!? You heard what you just asked, right?

Should I fill out the paperwork? Should I mail it back? I’m pretty sure that those things will help you in getting the appointment that you desire. Although I will say that perhaps you don’t desire it as much as you were just told to make this appointment and you’re doing what you are told. Good for you, by the way, on that one. However, when your doctor tells you to call the Gastroenterologist to book an appointment, please try and be specific in WHY you are calling. You’re calling cause ‘you have gastroentrologist’ is not an answer. Oh yeah, and code numbers and the like, yeah they don’t help us either. Also, don’t go calling a doctors office and tell them that you want “that test” - “you know, that test…” You really should be more in tune as to what you’re asking for. You could be needing to book a simple blood test and instead you are going to get a double contrast barium enema with a two day prep because no one knew what you were wanting. (It’s not likely, but it could happen.) And believe me, that wouldn’t be pretty.

So in the words of Balki Bartokomous…Don’t be Ridiculous!!!! (And if you aren’t a child of the 80’s and have never seen Perfect Strangers then you don’t know what you are missing!:)) My personal recommendation - READ THINGS - directions, signs, information…might give you a bit of a clue as to what might be going on. Also, YOU CAN’T ALWAYS HAVE IT YOUR WAY!!!! It’s not alway about you! So grow up and get over it. We’ll try and accomodate the patients the best that we can, but NO I’m not working late nights or over the weekends just to please you! I have a life too and it doesn’t include giving up my nights and weekends to give you a test or an appointment. And finally, just to reiterate. Yes, that paperwork that you have? Fill it out. Mail it back. And book your procedure. And don’t give me any lip about it!:)

Take care all. Hope this gives some a chuckle.