How many are you guilty of making?
I can’t say I ever gave it a thought.
Olatokunbo Famakinwa, a double-board certified internal medicine physician and pediatricia.
She made sure to point out this includes admitting to the doctor you didn’t follow their advice.
“These situations present challenges for the staff and the physician.
Staff are not there to babysit and have a lot of other responsibilities,” she said.
Talk about an awkward and inappropriate scenario.
If you’re unable to find proper childcare arrangements, she suggests rescheduling the appointment.
“The discussion may then be rushed or cut short.”
We all know doctors' schedules are tight and a late patient can easily throw off the whole day.
“Patients need to be respectful of the doctor’s time,” said Doggett.
The phone should be put down and away when the doctor walks in.
