r/mildlyinfuriating • u/transfatpikachu • 1d ago
I just wanted a hot dog Doctor’s appointment scheduled at 9:00am, still waiting almost an hour later
I have a lot of doctor’s appointments, and I know how busy and hard these people work. I’m not mad at them and I’d never be rude. I know it’s not on purpose. Nevertheless, it’s still a bit infuriating to make time for a scheduled appointment, arrive 15 minutes early (required), and then wait this long with not even an acknowledgment of the delay from anyone. Sigh. 9:55 now, still waiting.
Edit: I really appreciate all the comments! The doctor ended up coming in shortly after 10. This was a specialist ortho appointment for my shoulder. Still no acknowledgement of the delay, which would’ve been nice, but I’m more annoyed that my concerns were pretty much brushed off again during the whole 3ish minutes he spent with me. I know waits can get long, I wouldn’t care as much if the doctor had at least seemed somewhat concerned with my issue. Sigh… gotta love American healthcare!
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u/koreanbeefcake 1d ago edited 1d ago
wtf. I had that happen to me! I was suppose to get my blood drawn for my family doc. They told me to wait there, they were getting supplies. I sat for an hour and then opened the door and all the lights were off! I checked the door and it was locked. There was a sign on the main door that said for something after hours call the janitor, i called him and he couldn't believe i told him. He told me not to open anything because he had to disarm the security alarm.
he let me out and i rescheduled. nobody said a word about, sorry that happened or anything.
i'll add a postive note edit: I did have another experience where i was 2.5hrs waiting at an ENT. I was pretty pissed off and told them doc when he came in that someone should have at least said its really backed up, you can wait or reschedule. He mailed me a "we're sorry" card signed by the staff and a $25 gift card to starbucks.