A couple of days ago we took middle boy to doctor. He had an upper respiratory tract infection and stayed home from school for a couple of days.
Arrived for appointment at 9.30.
In to see doctor at 9.30,
out at 9.42.
Total time at doctor, 12 minutes.
Cost $0.00.
Doctor works very efficiently, was attentive, and spent enough time with us to evaluate the situation. X-ray does not show pneumonia. Boy is on mend, but doctor wants further testing, due to chronic asthma cough, and referred us to a pediatric pulmonologist (called a respirologist here). Should get our appointment in approx 4 to 6 weeks as this is not an emergency. He's had the cough for years we can wait a few more weeks.
In to see doctor at 9.30,
out at 9.42.
Total time at doctor, 12 minutes.
Cost $0.00.
Doctor works very efficiently, was attentive, and spent enough time with us to evaluate the situation. X-ray does not show pneumonia. Boy is on mend, but doctor wants further testing, due to chronic asthma cough, and referred us to a pediatric pulmonologist (called a respirologist here). Should get our appointment in approx 4 to 6 weeks as this is not an emergency. He's had the cough for years we can wait a few more weeks.
In Florida I would spend almost an hour at the doctor. I would wait in waiting room, then I would be shown to exam room and wait for quite a long time before the doctor came in.
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