Time To Terminate Your Relationship With This Receptionist
JERK, MEDICAL OFFICE, RECEPTION, USA | HEALTHY | MAY 2, 2020
I recently found out that I am pregnant. After discussing it with my husband and taking into account our extensive family history of medical problems along with our own, we decide to terminate the pregnancy.
I call a well-known health and wellness center to schedule a date for the procedure and am told that, due to my health history, I have to go to my gynecologist before I can terminate. I call to schedule that appointment.
Receptionist: “[Doctor]’s office.”
Me: “Hi. My name is [My Name]. I’d like to schedule an appointment with [Doctor].”
Receptionist: “Okay, is this an annual review?”
Me: “Um, no, I’m pregnant.”
Receptionist: “Oh, [Doctor] only deals with exams. She doesn’t do anything with pregnancies.”
Me: “Oh. I was told to meet with her—”
Receptionist: “Who said that?”
Me: “[Wellness Center].”
Receptionist: *With an attitude* “Why are you going there?”
Me: “That’s something I’ll be discussing with the doctor, thank you.”
Receptionist: “Are you having an abortion?”
Me: “Again, that is something I will discuss with the doctor.”
Receptionist: “Well, like I said, she doesn’t do those appointments.”
Me: “Fine. I’d like a wellness visit, then.”
Receptionist: “No, we can’t see you.”
She hangs up on me. Unfortunately for her, the doctor’s office has recently started using an app to help patients get in touch with their doctor and track their health. I send a message to my doctor, detailing my interaction with the receptionist.
The next day, I get a call from the office. It is the same receptionist.
Me: “Hello?”
Receptionist: *Huffy* “[My Name]?”
Me: “Yes.”
Receptionist: “The doctor will see you on [date] at [time]. Will that work for you?”
Me: “Yes, that’s fine.”
Receptionist: “Fine.”
She hung up again. At my appointment, the doctor apologized for the receptionist and said she was dealt with. I don’t know if she was fired or they just had a conversation. My doctor supported my decision and I had no complications.
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