XP: What do you think is reasonable?

lil_rhody · September 2009

So when I called for betas this morning, I also left a message for my doctor regarding what he wanted to do about the Lovenox. I also asked if I was to get more betas done or if this was it.

I left this message around 8:30 this morning. Now, I understand my doctor is probably busy with patients all day, but I would have thought I'd have gotten a call by now.

What do you think? What is a reasonable amount of time to get a call back?

xleslieraex · September 2009

My doc normally calls when he is done seeing patients for the day.

katie9136 · September 2009

yeah 9-5 thats a full day. Its now 5:10. Give them a call.... or 5 until you get your info. then show up first thing in the morning if that doesnt work.

swanck · September 2009

Could you try talking to a nurse? I have much better luck getting a hold of them...and they will hunt the Dr. down for me.

I say....with the history we all have, call.

lil_rhody · September 2009

katie9136:
yeah 9-5 thats a full day. Its now 5:10. Give them a call.... or 5 until you get your info. then show up first thing in the morning if that doesnt work.

It's actually 6:10 here. And they stop answering the phones at 4 or 4:30.

nicobean1 · September 2009

What does XP mean? I feel like I'm missing an important part of Message Board protocol that I need to know.

So to answer your question, my doctor usually calls me back after 5pm (sometimes pretty late into the evening) after she's done seeing patients for the day. I'd tell you to call the nurse, but you don't need her yelling at you again, so that's out. Run from this doctor if you haven't heard back by tomorrow. Unprofessional.

lil_rhody · September 2009

swanck:

Could you try talking to a nurse? I have much better luck getting a hold of them...and they will hunt the Dr. down for me.

I say....with the history we all have, call.

The nurse I spoke to said she didn't know and was leaving a message for the doc.

lil_rhody · September 2009

nicobean1:

What does XP mean? I feel like I'm missing an important part of Message Board protocol that I need to know.

Cross-posted, posted in 2 places

xleslieraex · September 2009

nicobean1:

What does XP mean? I feel like I'm missing an important part of Message Board protocol that I need to know.

XP= Cross post, or something along those lines. She posted on more then one board.

BabyRN2009 · September 2009

The message on my Dr's answering service line says that all calls before 4:30pm will be returned that day, and any after that will be returned the next morning. One business day is more than enough time to give them...I say bug them tomorrow until they call you back! Is there a way you can refuse to leave another message? Can you talk to the scheduling person and insist on speaking to someone?

I'm sorry they're being such pains in the you-know-what. They're starting to make ME mad!!

swanck · September 2009

lil_rhody:
swanck:

Could you try talking to a nurse? I have much better luck getting a hold of them...and they will hunt the Dr. down for me.

I say....with the history we all have, call.

The nurse I spoke to said she didn't know and was leaving a message for the doc.

Oh, sorry she wasn't helpful. There's nothing worse than feeling like something is so urgent and they don't care. I hope you get to speak to someone soon.

Grayhouse · September 2009

Hmmm....

If they stop answering the phones at 4:30, I guess I'd wait until tomorrow morning to call if the Dr. doesn't call you back tonight.

That's annoying.

lunatwo · September 2009

My RE doesn't always call back right away, but they do have a policy to call back the same day if you leave a message before 4pm. Sometimes they call pretty late that day but they always call. I hope they get back to you soon.

lil_rhody · September 2009

Thanks ladies. I didn't think I was out of line, but it's always good to stop for a reality check. I am actually meeting with a midwife tomorrow, so hopefully that goes well and I will be switching. I feel like I've given this OB more than enough chances. It's a shame--I used to like him so much before TTC.

MrsDCruz · September 2009

Call in the morning and tell them that if you dont hear back that business day you are going to start looking for someone who has the time for you.

nicobean1 · September 2009

CruzMommyG:
Call in the morning and tell them that if you dont hear back that business day you are going to start looking for someone who has the time for you.

Damn straight! You listen to CruzMommyG!

Scout05 · September 2009

Given what you are calling about, and the fact that you have had losses and want to do everything possible for this pregnancy, I would have expected a call back today. You are a nicer person than I - I would have started calling around 2:00 until I got a response.

I hope they get back to you soon!

TravelinMama · September 2009

I'm surprised the nurse couldn't just open up the file and look for the blood work to at least let you know your numbers. How hard is that?

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