March 12, 2010
- Whose appointment?
Dear Mrs. Figgins:
My husband Abe and I are having a difference of opinion.
When I take him to the doctor he only wants me to listen and not ask any questions about me.
Abe says if I have any ailments, then make my own appointment. He says I stress him out. I think he’s being very unreasonable.
I drive him to the appointment, and we’re already there for goodness sake.
What’s the wrong with my taking a couple of minutes to ask my questions?
Ruth, Boca Raton
Dear Ruth:
If it’s Abe’s appointment, the doctor’s office has blocked time specifically for him.
If you jump in with questions about yourself, it takes the focus off of your husband, the reason he’s there in the first place, and questions he may have. And, that’s why he may feel “stressed out”.
As you know, most doctors’ offices are busy and predictably run late.
If you have questions when you take him, ask the doctor if he has additional time for your questions.
My advice: make your own appointment. This way the doctor is all yours.
Mrs. Figgins
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