to doctors' offices
I’ve been suffering from a potential sinus infection since last week and over the holiday weekend. I decided against spending $170.00 to go to the emergency clinic for antibiotics over the weekend and instead called my regular doctor’s office first thing Monday morning for an emergency appointment. After them not answering for over 30 minutes AFTER they allegedly open, I am told there are absolutely no appointments. After I groan, sneeze and cough, I ask if there is really NO appointment with ANY doctor that they can squeeze me in to. Then the onslaught of questions occurs - What’s going on? What is this for? (I just need antibiotics for a sinus infection.) Are you a regular patient? (Yes, in fact I was there for an appointment 2 weeks ago.) Verify all of your insurance information. (Even though it’s already in their system.) “Okay we have a 4:15.” ?!$*%#/&!?? What. The. Fuck. Why must I play a fucking game, do a fucking song and dance, and beg to get not even 10 minutes with my regular fucking doctor?? This isn’t for a physical. This isn’t for a vaccine. The appointment literally requires a pen and your prescription pad. You will get my ridiculous $35 copay and reimbursement from my insurance company. So cut out the exclusivity bullshit. This isn’t a fucking club in SoHo. This isn’t access to the Oscars red carpet. This is people helping fucking people. Fuck.