One of the major annoyances of being a doctor is that you are NEVER completely off-duty. Friends, neighbors, and relatives will call you at odd hours asking for things and opinions. It's part of the job, we get it and I usually don't mind. Acting unappreciative is a really good way to get me to refuse in the future.
Friend: "Can you call me in something. I've had sinus symptoms for two weeks. Low-grade fever, congestion, sore throat."
Me: "Yeah, I'm a little busy right now, but I can probably call you something in later."
Friend: "Can't you do it now?"
Me: "I guess I can in a minute. Can you send me a text with your date of birth and the pharmacy's number?"
Friend: "It's the Walgreens on Main. I don't have time to look it up, just look in your phone."
Me: "Sorry, you're breaking up... *hang up*"
I didn't answer texts from them for two days.
#Iholdthepowerinthisrelationship
3 comments:
I think you're a very nice friend, neighbor, and relative for writing scripts and giving opinions.
Your 'friend' deserved it!
well that's a definition of being taken for granted.
one would think that getting your services for $ free.99 would be an honor.
#thingsbloggerssay
Sounds like you need mail them an RX for an attitude adjustment and call you back in 2 days
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