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Quote by: Halofan48  Ya, it sucks, but they can argue that there are patients in need of more urgent care. Like, lets say your constipated. Someone who's just broken their arm is more likely to receive treatment first. And if you don't use your appointment time, someone else who may of needed care may of been made to suffer. No one really likes it, but it's just the way things are i guess. |
Oh, I was a paramedic. I completely understand the rules and need for triage. However, almost none of the people showing up to a general medicine clinic are there for any kind of emergency.
Yes, doctors need to take each patient and give them their full attention for the time we are there. However, medical clinics don't make only 1 appointment for the same time. They regularly schedule from 3 to 5 patients for the same time slot.
Furthermore, when you are late, or miss an appointment, do they care why? If your clinic does, that is awesome, but my experience is, most don't. All they know is you cost them money by not showing up.