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Trouble with doctors

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justlikethehotels said:
On occasion, when I've been asked by receptionists if appointments for my daughter are an emergency I've said:

"Well, I'm not sure... she was born with a right sided diaphragmatic hernia, repaired at 4 days, when then removed her appendix and performed a partial lobectomy. She has dextrocardia and reduced lung function.... she's now got a cold, a persistent cough (or whatever symptoms). What do you think, with your extensive medical training? Would you call that an emergency or not?"

The receptionists response is invariably "I've got an appointment at 11 with dr soandso" ...
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I love that!!! I wish I had enough medical knowledge to just baffle them. maybe that should be my goal.....!?!?
 
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