new primary care... venting!

lrichmond86

When we found out that I was pregnant, I was in between PCPs, so it was a little bit of a rush to get me into a dr.  My DH managed to get me an appointment with his PCP within the week and when I went in, I LOVED him!  He was wonderful... compassionate, easy going, understanding... exactly what you would want from your Dr.  Because I have a history of high blood pressure, he wanted to see me again in 3 weeks.  I made an appointment in the office with no problem.  After, I found out that I have an all day training for work on the day of my appointment that I absolutely can not get out of.  When I tried calling to reschedule, I was told they only had ONE open appointment for the next THREE months, and of course it's at a time when I wouldn't be able to go.  When I said I couldn't take the appointment there was dead silence on the other end, like she was waiting for me to change my mind.  I'm super frustrated right now and tried to express this to DH, who just defended the Dr. and told me that this was "a very simple problem to solve".  Ugh.  I'm just exceptionally irritated with EVERYTHING right now, and I don't need added stress from my Dr.  Why is it so hard to find a good Dr!!??

goldenleaves

Its definitely not your doctor's fault that he's a good doctor and is booked solid. Obviously you aren't the only one who liked him!

ASmallWonder

I'm going to assume the receptionist thinks you're booking a check up and not an important follow up, as requested by the doctor.  Sick visits get top billing, followed by follow ups, then regular physicals/check up.  Call back and explain that the doctor wants to see you for a blood pressure issue follow up related to pregnancy and ask them to please check with the nurse or doctor if they feel they can't find you an appointment.