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Sherman A1

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2. My spouse has had several medical issues in the past

Tue May 22, 2018, 08:33 AM

May 2018

and sometimes finding a doctor that has even heard of her problem is difficult. She has gone through many a medical practice over either the Doctor just being uniformed regarding her particular problem or the office staff being impossible with which to deal.

I get that working in a doctor's office of any type would be challenging with the myriad of patients, their expectations, HIPPA rules and the puzzle of that is our arcane insurance system, yet some seem to do wonderful work and others can't find their plate with their fork.

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maybe this is common and not only my experience... [View all] steve2470 May 2018 OP

Many professionals - doctors, lawyers, etc. - share office space, and The Velveteen Ocelot May 2018 #1

for now, I'm trying to "kill them with kindness" steve2470 May 2018 #3

My spouse has had several medical issues in the past Sherman A1 May 2018 #2

this is the first office staff with any doctor I've ever had any issues with steve2470 May 2018 #4

Oh yes Ohiogal May 2018 #5

sorry to hear of your bad experiences steve2470 May 2018 #6

If anything, Ohiogal May 2018 #7

oh I agree, totally steve2470 May 2018 #8

latest ****show, a surprise and my ultimate victory steve2470 May 2018 #9

I'm ashamed and confess my doctor's office staff sometimes seems to be protecting him. hunter May 2018 #10

glad you're well, hunter ! :) steve2470 May 2018 #11

I wish you luck! hunter May 2018 #12