Things to keep in mind when speaking with a medical receptionist

After working in 2 seperate medical clinics as a receptionist for almost a year, I've decided to compile a list of things that patients do that annoy the crap out of us (or me, at least).

1. When we say we don't have any appointments available until a specific date, that's what we mean. We don't mean that an appointment will magically show up today if you ask us a million times.
2. We are receptionists. We are not doctors. We are not nurses. If you have a medical question, either make an appointment or ask to speak with a nurse.
3. We try to be as nice and accomidating as humanly possible, but we don't want to convenience you to the point of us getting in trouble.
4. Sometimes doctors run behind. Sorry, but they do. All we can do is ask the nurse if the computers aren't connecting or if the doctor is actually behind. There's nothing else we can do.
5. When you miss your appointment and don't bother to call and cancel, that's a spot where we could have put someone else. Thanks for being considerate.
6. Don't talk to us like we're stupid. Don't lie to us and expect us to believe it either.
7. We understand being sick sucks, and not being able to get in to see a doctor for a few days sucks too, but please don't take it out on us. We do the best we can, and it's a pretty crappy feeling when someone gets angry at you for something completely out of your control.

So, a blog

Maybe since I lack a social life/never write in my journal, it would be a good idea to keep a blog. Who knows, maybe my kids will stumble upon this one day and think about how weird I was (and probably still will be).

I've tried doing topic-specific blogs before, but they've never really worked out. So we'll see what happens with this one.

Anyway.

Maybe I'll start with today. Worked four hours (BYU Student Health Center receptionist), class four hours (Deductive Logic, Lifestyle Management, Intro to Anthropology, Intro to Biology), came home, had a huge salad for dinner (spinach leaves were on sale for $1.99, can I get a what-what), and a whole pint of Ben and Jerry's (New York Super Fudge Chunk, for the record)

I have homework to do, but it can probably wait until tomorrow.