Without going into detail (and don't ask) I think some people are really suckers for punishment. Perhaps some enjoy torturing themselves (the masochist), like the attention and to show off (the narcissist), or simply, don't know any better (the idiot).
I think I belong in the 3rd group.
I think I belong in the 3rd group.
On another note, I got an email from a patient of mine. Not really MY patient, someone I saw for another doctor in acute care. Saw her for something 2 weeks ago. And now she's emailing me with a list of other complaints/symptoms and requesting I respond. She works at the same hospital as I do, and therefore am able to obtain my email easily. This, with my out-of-office note that I would be out of country till early June.
I'm miffed. Mainly by how inconsiderate some people can be. I am after all on vacation. What, do people expect physicians to be at their mercy, 24/7 with no holidays? And she has her own doctor anyway. And I saw her for a totally different complaint, and do not really fancy e-diagnosing someone on the basis of emails.
posted by vagus at 1:49 AM
2 Comments:
Unless it's a matter of life and death (pun unintended), you are not obligated to reply.
1. Dangerous to give diagnosis and presribe treatment over email. If anything goes wrong, the emails exchanged can be held against you in court.
2. You are on holiday lah. That 'Away' message should be sufficient. And she should learn to chill :P
Exactly!
But to cover my (smooth) behind, i had to call in to my secretary's number to dictate a note that she consulted me by email.
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