50 Of The Most Infuriating Things Patients Came Across At The Doctor’s Office

Many people would probably agree thatdoctorsshould be skilled, disciplined, emotionally resilient, and knowledgeable in their craft. Even though all of these things are important in making a medical expert good, they’re not enough for greatness. Their bedside manner is vital, too. Poor communication and a lack of respect and empathy are only going to leave folks frustrated.Some of those patients take to the popularr/mildlyinfuriatingonline group to vent their frustrations. Today, our team atBored Pandais featuring stories that prove that manyhealthprofessionals still have a long way to go when it comes to their behavior. Scroll down to check them out.This post may includeaffiliate links.

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They said their policy is to arrive 30 minutes early; therefore, he was 20 minutes late and they wouldn’t see him. He is NOT a new patient.That is a 9:30 appointment, then, not 10:00! 😡Update to add more details:My parents have been seeing this doctor for years. They’re very punctual and always arrive early to appointments.They were not told of this requirement to be there 30 minutes early, nor has it ever come up in all the other times they’ve arrived 10-15 minutes before their appointment.This was just an annual checkup, made for 10:00 and not rescheduled from another time.I personally think this is either a new policy they weren’t told about, or an old, unenforced policy that someone having a bad day decided to enforce today.I hate that this kind of thing has happened to so many of you. ☹️ Probably more than mildly infuriating

Doctor’s Office Turned Away My Dad For Arriving At 9:50 For His 10:00 Appointment

Got This In The Mail Recently. Charged Interest On 0$ By Doctors Office. Then Sent To Collection Over 6 Years Later Without Ever Once Being Contacted By Said Office

Doctor’s Office Left A Message Cancelling My Appointment With 1 Hour’s Notice; The Next Day I Made An Online Request For A Prescription Renewal (Which I’d Planned To Do During The Visit); They Wouldn’t Send It In Because I Hadn’t Seen The Doctor Recently Enough

The r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit is very widely known around the internet. Currently, it has around 7.8 million members, who share stories about being slightly inconvenienced in various situations.For some folks, their interactions with their doctors left such a bad taste in their mouths that they wanted tocall outtheir less-than-exemplary behavior.

The r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit is very widely known around the internet. Currently, it has around 7.8 million members, who share stories about being slightly inconvenienced in various situations.

For some folks, their interactions with their doctors left such a bad taste in their mouths that they wanted tocall outtheir less-than-exemplary behavior.

Woman With Ovarian Cancer Told Just Overweight By Doctors

My Dr Thinks He Is Dr House

This Doctors Office Has A Window Behind The Bench And Claims The Blinds Don’t Close. My Sibling Had To Strip Down In Front Of A Parking Lot

Ideally, we’d want every doctor to have good communication and leadership skills. But the reality is that not everyone has them. Some medical professionals simply don’t have enough experience interacting with their patients. Others might simply have lowemotional intelligenceor lack empathy.Still, other doctors might not see the point in being kind or genuinely caring about their patients.

Still, other doctors might not see the point in being kind or genuinely caring about their patients.

This Endless Automated Text Loop Trying To Cancel An Upcoming Doctor Appointment For My Dad Who Died Yesterday

Whats The Point Of Making An Appointment To See A Doctor But Still Waiting 1 Hour Later

Sitting In The Doctors Office At 2:10 Listening To Him Bullsh*t About His Weekend In The Room Next To Me When My Appointment Was At 1:30

It can’t be understated how much empathy and proper communication can help patients. They’re naturally worried about their health, procedures, treatments, surgeries, and futures.They’re anxious. They’re scared. In these situations, many people need emotional support. So, how a doctor delivers a diagnosis or phrases things becomes just as important—if not more so—than the actual information they’re delivering.

It can’t be understated how much empathy and proper communication can help patients. They’re naturally worried about their health, procedures, treatments, surgeries, and futures.

They’re anxious. They’re scared. In these situations, many people need emotional support. So, how a doctor delivers a diagnosis or phrases things becomes just as important—if not more so—than the actual information they’re delivering.

Got Charged 9k For Doctor To Tell Me It Was Just Period Cramps, And After Going To Another Doctor It Was A Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

This Exposed Outlet In The Children’s Area Of The Doctors Waiting Room

This Doctors' Handwriting

Take a moment to imagine a physician who bluntly tells their patient that they might have a horrendous disease versus one who gently explains what’s happening, explains all the options available, and provides them with realistic hope.The news will come as a shock either way, but in the latter case, the patient might be left with more determination and a feeling that their doctor will have their back, come hell or high water. A touch of empathy can be the difference between hope and devastation.

The news will come as a shock either way, but in the latter case, the patient might be left with more determination and a feeling that their doctor will have their back, come hell or high water. A touch of empathy can be the difference between hope and devastation.

I’ve Been Sitting In The Waiting Room Of This Doctors Office For Over An Hour And This Painting Is Really Pissing Me Off

Doctor Requires You To Be 1 Hour Early For 5 Minutes Of Paperwork, Only To Be Running 2.5 Hours Behind. Why Is This Acceptable?

My Doctor’s Appointment Is Scheduled For 1:30

According to Michigan Instruments, the foundation of any successful relationship between doctors and their patients is made up oftrust. A professional who is empathetic, genuinely cares about their patients, and actively listens to them is going to build that trust.Meanwhile, someone who is completely detached from their patients won’t inspire much trust at all. In the former case, patients are more likely to follow through with their treatment plans and medical advice.

Meanwhile, someone who is completely detached from their patients won’t inspire much trust at all. In the former case, patients are more likely to follow through with their treatment plans and medical advice.

Miss A Call From The Doctors, Call Back And Told I Will Receive A Letter And Follow The Instructions. 6 Days Later Get The Letter Telling Me I Missed A Call From Them And To Call Back

I started telling her how I’ve felt much better since I started taking supplement X. She stops me to say that supplement X doesn’t work - it only works because I think it’s working, from the placebo effect…Driving home, feeling deflated and a bit silly, it hit me that she could’ve just said nothing, and allow me to keep thinking it was working

Doctor Decides Tell Me That My Beneficial New Supplement Was Just The Placebo Effect

Every Time I Go To This Doctor I Want To Pull That Tape

To put it simply, patients who know their doctors care about them and their welfare are more likely to listen to what they tell them they should do.They’ll be more likely to follow through with any medication regimens and attend follow-up appointments. They’ll actually listen when their physicians tell them to eat better and move more, which should prevent some health problems in the future.

To put it simply, patients who know their doctors care about them and their welfare are more likely to listen to what they tell them they should do.

They’ll be more likely to follow through with any medication regimens and attend follow-up appointments. They’ll actually listen when their physicians tell them to eat better and move more, which should prevent some health problems in the future.

This Sticker My Niece Received From The Dentist

This Note From My Doctor… How Am I Supposed To Send This To My School?

My Doctors Office

Empathetic doctors are good for absolutely everyone. Their patients will be more likely to get better and won’t clog up the system, meaning experts won’t be as overworked.

Doctor Wanted To Prescribe Me Eczema Medication That My Insurance Wouldn’t Cover… This Is The Cost With The Goodrx Discount

Trying To Confirm A Doctors Appointment

The Floor At My Doctors Office… Where I Go To Get Treatment For Ocd

St. George’s University School of Medicine points out that some people are naturallygood communicators. However, communication, like any other skill, is something that can be learned and developed. It will happen slowly, over time, as medical experts interact with their patients. However, prospective medics can learn proper bedside manners during simulations, too.

I Booked A Doctors Appointment For 1pm (My Work Lunch Break) And It’s Now 1:45pm, I’m Late Coming Back To Work And I Still Haven’t Been Seen. I Literally Only Need A Script Filled Out

This Medicine Cabinet At My Doctors Office

I Texted My Doctor About My Foot Pain And This Was His Only Response

Another thing to keep front of mind is that few patients are going to have the same medical knowledge as the medical staff. So, doctors need to find a way to explain what’s happening to their patients in a way that’s both informative and easy to understand.That means using fewer technical terms and medical jargon or at least explaining what everything means in a simple way. The goal is for both sides to be on the same page, not to flex one’s fancy medical degree and the plethora of knowledge they amassed.

That means using fewer technical terms and medical jargon or at least explaining what everything means in a simple way. The goal is for both sides to be on the same page, not to flex one’s fancy medical degree and the plethora of knowledge they amassed.

The Patient Didnt Even Understand The Doctor