June 19, 2006
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tired & grumpy
kinda disillusioned at the moment. work was long & hard. got up at 5 am. got home at 9 pm. no time for breakfast or dinner. had about 2 minutes for lunch, and that only because i dodged a drug rep. i'm glad we were busy, because it's been quiet and i feel like i'm not earning my keep when it's that way, but today was too busy. some patients are easy. and i do enjoy them all. but some parents are demanding. different ones in different ways. some take so much time, ask so many questions, or ask the same questions more than once, needing reassurance. some take forever to answer questions, rambling around as they tell their story. i understand the reasons for these communication styles, and i don't mind taking the time, except that then i get behind, and then a parent grumps at me for keeping him waiting, and no matter how much i apologise, he still complains. i don't seem to be able to win. it's frustrating. i'm just trying to help these kids. it's discouraging to be grumped at.
*sigh*
i wish it weren't so difficult to make ends meet in primary care.
Comments (3)
Sorry to hear about the long hard day at work! Are you a general pediatrician working in your own practice? That is something I REALLY want to do after college. Well I hope the rest of your week goes better!
Talk to ya soon!
~Brittany
i don't know of anybody , regardless of profession, that likes to be 'grumped at' when they're doing their best.
thanks for the comments
brittany, yes i'm a primary care pediatrician. it's a great job!
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