Just 2 days ago I indicated that I always take calls from other doctors, but today I find not all my colleagues take the same view. I try to ring the rheumatologists to arrange an urgent appointment for a patient with multiple joint swellings and some very worrying blood results, only to be told that "the doctors are not to be interrupted during clinic" Where do they come off with a precious and arrogant attitude like this? Put another way: who the hell do they think they are? I try for nearly two hours before finally being connected to one, who, on hearing the facts makes arrangements to see the patient immediately. When I confront the doctor about the "non-interruption" policy she feigns ignorance of the rule. Neat, huh?
The whole situation has not been eased by my having developed a nasty cold, which, as is usual in life-long smokers, has turned straightway into a chest infection. I almost wish I'd stayed home today, but one of my receptionists is also streaming, and she's come in, so I have to set a good example.
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