Medical Professionalism circles drain in front of me !

[STEELINOX]

I am a medical professional and recently I was in a consult with a physician and damnit all to heck this guy took a cell call in the middle of the consult, WTF is going on with these people !

Do any of you see this happening ?

I wanted to grab the phone and stick it in the friggin "sharps box"

[Dr. Robert]

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[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Bladerunner....come work for me....I'm starting an intl. medical service....."witch doctors without borders"

Do we get "satellite phones"

[FeelingTheBlues]

Wow that is truly ridiculous...

Hopefully I've never experienced something like that when I went to hospitals and clinics but I'd be very insulted if it had to happen to me.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Do we get "satellite phones"

smoke signals & carrier pigeons

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

smoke signals & carrier pigeons

Whattabout the opportunities for career advancement, any related discounts ??

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Whattabout the opportunities for career advancement, any related discounts ??

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Company provided canoe & paddle.

Please submit your professional resume to:

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[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The related discounts: all the shrunken heads you want for free.....unlimited amount of lizards etc. to make your potions (no materials cost to you)
Re: career advancement: after a 6 day internship, an experienced professional such as yourself can be promoted to associate witch doctor,
you wear a 50 tooth necklace......after 6 months you are promoted to full witch doctor.....100 tooth necklace.
Benefits include: you will be first in line at the cannibal buffets, free tattoos, a spear & knife allowance.
Company provided canoe & paddle.

Please submit your professional resume to:

Witchdoctorswithoutborders.net

Are there any coox in the practice that have no clue as to how to conduct themselves during a consult ??

[rsg]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

I am a medical professional and recently I was in a consult with a physician and damnit all to heck this guy took a cell call in the middle of the consult, WTF is going on with these people !

Do any of you see this happening ?

I wanted to grab the phone and stick it in the friggin "sharps box"

I see surgeons take phone calls during surgery all the time.

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by rsg

I see surgeons take phone calls during surgery all the time.

your talkin surgery, the pt's "out" - i'm talkin consult, pt's in your face

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by rsg

I see surgeons take phone calls during surgery all the time.

A consult is no place to take a cell phone call, heck your tryin to get business to come your way - or what, tryin to lose biz.

The look on the pt's face was that of "astonishment" and "dismay" !

[Andad]

If you are higher up the chain then pull it.

If you are lower then suck it up mate.

What's a 'medical professional'?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by directioneng

If you are higher up the chain then pull it.

If you are lower then suck it up mate.

What's a 'medical professional'?

He eats pills.

[Rbdport]

Depends. I see docs play phone tag all day long. If it was a call he was waiting on regarding another patient, I have no problem with an "excuse me, I've been trying to catch this doc about something" and step out of the room. Done it myself a time or two. If the call is about dinner or the next tee time, then it's inappropriat.

[DiamondJack]

Its the modern world where instant communication appears to be deemed to be such a high priority.

How many times have you been in a store about to handover "real" cash and the sales person picks up the phone to a general enquirer who is given preference to an actual in-store "live" customer...... Unbelievable.

Recently, I went into a local restaurant and the strategy appeared to be to tell everyone they had to wait 15 minutes for a table. I went to the bar and phoned the same restaurant to book a table and explained I was in a hurry and was told they had a table there and then and to come along as soon as possible...... Imagine the manager's surprise when I returned from the bar 2 minutes later ready for my immediate booking......

[masterserg]

I guess it depends on circumstances and demeanor.

[316lad]

I would say it depends on the point of the consultation. If I was being examined and a doc took a call I would be put out - big time. But during the small talk before and after I suppose - if he/ she was to say quickly "Do you mind, I have to take this, I won't be a moment" it would be OK. Not fine, just OK.

[figbo]

Originally Posted by MonBK

He eats pills.

By the bucketloads!

[Kokyuryoku]

I think it's unprofessional. I don't take calls during class, so I can't understand this doctor's attitude. It disrespectful in my mind and shows that doctor doesn't care about the patient.

[gqllc]

If it was a medical emergency call then I see nothing wrong with it. When I have a patient and I am expecting a call I for warn them before the procedure or the consult that I have been waiting on an important call and that I might have to excuse myself. I have to do that all the time

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by gqllc

If it was a medical emergency call then I see nothing wrong with it. When I have a patient and I am expecting a call I for warn them before the procedure or the consult that I have been waiting on an important call and that I might have to excuse myself. I have to do that all the time

For warning is the key. That shows professionlism and respect for the patient

[folexhater]

Did you confront him what the call is all about? Maybe it's something emergency as well that he cannot ignore? Just a thought!

Mine was the other way around...when I had to leave the dentist' chair for a very important phone call...

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by folexhater

Did you confront him what the call is all about? Maybe it's something emergency as well that he cannot ignore? Just a thought!

Mine was the other way around...when I had to leave the dentist' chair for a very important phone call...

It was clearly a personal call, as he said, "I cant talk right now".

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by 316lad

I would say it depends on the point of the consultation. If I was being examined and a doc took a call I would be put out - big time. But during the small talk before and after I suppose - if he/ she was to say quickly "Do you mind, I have to take this, I won't be a moment" it would be OK. Not fine, just OK.

Well, let me see, its after a breast ultrasound, the pt's naked from the waist up and she is askin questions to the doc and "ring" he takes the call, oh, yeah and he did say, "excuse me," as he took the call...

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Well, let me see, its after a breast ultrasound, the pt's naked from the waist up and she is askin questions to the doc and "ring" he takes the call, oh, yeah and he did say, "excuse me," as he took the call...

Well, there you have it, he said excuse me.

Was she waiting for a kiss as well?

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by rsg

I see surgeons take phone calls during surgery all the time.

Why not just start a fire in the OR too: alcohol prep + O2 + coterizing wand = fire !

Im sure its not in the OR procedures to take cell calls during a procedure either !!!

[gqllc]

Also my friends or family know that to call me two times in a row and then I know that is an emergency call that I need to excuse myself for.

[azguy]

Almost got in fight the other day about cell phone usage, and I'm a lover not a fighter.

I'm in a family owned sandwhich shop and the guy at the counter is ordering a grinder while on his phone. Mind you he's standing in front of a sign that says "No talking on your cell phone while ordering" or something to that effect.

He's carrying on a conversation on his phone while trying to tell the counter guy what kind of mustard he wants, pickles, onions, etc. and then he orders sandwhich #2 and I say "Hey pal, read the sign and go outside to talk and then come back in". Right away he says into his phone "some jackass behind me in line says I can't use my phone".

I work out 6 days week, wrestled in highschool and box 2x's a week for the past 3 years. There are not many people I'm afraid of. A couple of customers separated us as I went for the guys cell phone and the owner told the guy not to come back.

[Chipmunk]

Originally Posted by directioneng

If you are higher up the chain then pull it.

If you are lower then suck it up mate.

What's a 'medical professional'?

A Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or RN/LVN

[Wineman]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

I am a medical professional and recently I was in a consult with a physician and damnit all to heck this guy took a cell call in the middle of the consult, WTF is going on with these people !

Do any of you see this happening ?

I wanted to grab the phone and stick it in the friggin "sharps box"

Sorry, but you are surprised? Only half joking here. That would not surprise me one bit. Irritate me perhaps. But also I would consider the context and if he very quickly hung up that is different than actually going on.