Yesterday my wife got up early and left to have blood work done. She returned very quickly. It seems the doctor's office neglected to send the order for blood work to the lab. My wife had asked for a paper scrip but they assured her she didn't need one. That's happened before to her and several times to me.
What this means is that when choosing a doctor, there's more to just finding out if the doctor is going to be a good fit for you. The efficiency of the doctor's office is important too. I don't take any chances any more. I insist on a paper scrip to hand to the lady at the lab. If the doctor's nurse or office clerk resist I remind them that there is nothing more annoying than going to the trouble of driving early in the morning to a lab only to be told they have no doctor's orders for lab work. I have two doctors who prescribe lab work routinely and they always hand me a piece of paper now.
The same thing applies to the promise to return phone calls. Here's a tip for you: they never do. I make a thorough pest out of myself until I'm talking to the person I called. It's all about the squeaky wheel!
If you're in the market for a new doctor, keep this in mind before you commit to anything. You'll save yourself a lot of aggravation.
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