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Neurologist. Ethical question
Fri, 06/16/2006 - 10:22Called the Dr's office this morning about the referral to the Neurologist. The receptionist let me know it could be a few months (that's what she said about the MRI, too).
Should I call my old boss, a Neurologist, and see if he can get me into a colleague faster? Or wait until I know when the appointment is and then go over and see if I can get in on a cancellation?
The other thing is, the tech who gave me the MRI told me next time not to wait until my doctor's office scheduled something, but to come up to her. I never worked directly with her, but she worked directly with my boss.
Is it unethical to use old connections like that? Does it put doctor's in an awkward position?
Re: Re: Re: Neurologist. Ethical question
Submitted by fzMousie on Tue, 2006-06-20 - 13:10
Well, I got my appointment. July 31 at 10:15am. I am, however, on the cancellation list and they know I will drop everything for a last minute appointment. :) I understand waiting times, but if I can get in on someone else's cancellation, you'd better believe I'll be there in a split second.