I have had several instances with doctors, and in particular a dentist, who couldn't believe the questions I was asking or asking him to clarify because "How could you, a dumb non-doctor know such things!" Last sentence my interpretations of the looks, of course. I always answered, I'm a biologist and amazingly, I can look things up online and manage to understand what they say! I will second you on the amazingly hot younger doctors. I was at the orthopedist in early November and first saw a Very Tall PA who had to be close to 7' tall. Made my 5'3" self feel dwarfed. And then the actual doctor came in---I swear these younger doctors (hah, they are probably my age!) have a lot of time on their hands to be spending it at the Cross Fit gym!
So glad you packed the courthouse, and that this book is getting the attention it deserves. Glad also that the second doctor was sexy. Sending healing vibes for your mom.
Too bad about the bed sheet but glad you got a doc who was willing (and able) to take the time to explain. Having dealt with numerous family members who were ill to my own bout with cancer last year, I have zero patience with doctors who just muddy the issue and assume you won’t be able to understand. Never hurts to have eye candy too!
I have had several instances with doctors, and in particular a dentist, who couldn't believe the questions I was asking or asking him to clarify because "How could you, a dumb non-doctor know such things!" Last sentence my interpretations of the looks, of course. I always answered, I'm a biologist and amazingly, I can look things up online and manage to understand what they say! I will second you on the amazingly hot younger doctors. I was at the orthopedist in early November and first saw a Very Tall PA who had to be close to 7' tall. Made my 5'3" self feel dwarfed. And then the actual doctor came in---I swear these younger doctors (hah, they are probably my age!) have a lot of time on their hands to be spending it at the Cross Fit gym!
I'm glad your mom is getting help she needs.
So glad you packed the courthouse, and that this book is getting the attention it deserves. Glad also that the second doctor was sexy. Sending healing vibes for your mom.
Too bad about the bed sheet but glad you got a doc who was willing (and able) to take the time to explain. Having dealt with numerous family members who were ill to my own bout with cancer last year, I have zero patience with doctors who just muddy the issue and assume you won’t be able to understand. Never hurts to have eye candy too!
Two of my docs always draw me pictures, but degenerative knees and torn ligaments lend themselves to illustration. Hope your mom is better soon.
Communication in medicine is everything really. I hope your mom heals as quickly and easily as possible. Much love.
I have some sympathy for how difficult it must be to explain medicine to the wide variety of patients and their families.
I also am most impressed by the doctor finding something to draw on.
I always say if you can't explain it with a stick in the dirt, you don't understand it.
I don't think that applies to literature though.