The appointment was made, and a few weeks before the time I'd go in to see this new doctor, I got a packet in the mail.
A welcome packet, of sorts. It had a list of all the things I needed to bring to be a prepared patient.
Also the intake form, so I didn't have too wait long when I arrived.
Directions on how to get to the office.
And a brochure... telling me all about the practice's policies and stand operating procedures.
It read more like a bad internet survey.
Here is what we like. Here is what we don't like.
If you do this (like not wear scented lotions), you'll be the "good" patient. If you do this (forget your intake form and insurance card) there is a special circle in hell reserved just for you.
But this paragraph made me laugh right out loud:
"We know that your problem is important to you.
We also know that our waiting list is long.
Time is better spent on helping you than explaining why there are too few dermatologists in the area.
Please refrain from complaining about the wait.
We have no control over this."
And this gave me an idea. I will print up brochures of my likes and dislikes, and send them out to prospective friends.
Or maybe I'll just keep updating my status on Facebook.
