[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by Paul B. at 13 Apr 2002 12:36:19: Docs
As an answer to: Re: specialist written by Will at 12 Apr 2002 15:43:37:
> As for the dog and pony show at reception, that's a pet peave of mine too.
> They always ask what it's about ... the doctor, the first thing he asks is what the problem is.It's called "triage". The secretary wants to know how soon you need to see the doctor, and how long you are likely to take with him. For this problem, the answers are "It's not urgent at all" and "probably no more than ten minutes, if that" (though it would of course be nice to think he would want to and be able to spend time and educate you about the possibilities, as well as assessing exactly how severe the situation was. Oh well!)
> Either he can't read, he can't be bothered to read or the girl at reception is just nosey!
She doesn't even write it down (unless a memo needs to be made to prepare particular equipment). How concerned she becomes about "funny" problems is up to her, she is entitled to be amused where things are indeed amusing. But the important thing is, if someone comes in having a heart attack or such like, however (poorly?) they might have explained it, it's her business to figure that out and get them in immediately (and/ or in that case, get the ambulance)!
> the good thing is that 99.9% of GP's have seen it all
It's sad that people feel that the doctor is anything other than concerned about their well-being. Sadder still if he is anything other than concerned about their well-being, or if he lacks the knowledge to help - as certainly may be the case in this field and particularly in America.
I can only suggest that you try and find out about the doctors available, see whoever is regarded as being sympathetic about such problems and go see her/ him. If you feel you are treated right, then get to know the doctor, ask all the questions you want to know about in the expectation that she/ he is not there to judge you and that if you do need to show your genitals that she/ he is as pleased with them as you (should be!), and wants you to be happy with them and for them to give you a lifetime of enjoyment.
Does that make sense?