Originally Posted by datlas

Patients must think my practice is Burger King. They keep wanting to have it their way.

Example 1: "I went to urgent care yesterday because I hit my head, and they say I need a CAT scan to be sure I don't have a brain bleed. They said I should order the scan, and order it STAT"
Example 2: "My back is killing me and my chiropractor said I should get you to write me an order for a medrol pack"
Example 3: "I have COVID and you have to order paxlovid for me"
Example 4: "I have a UTI and am too busy to drop off a specimen. Send in some antibiotics"

Mind you all 4 patients are refusing to do a telemedicine visit or office visit. The want me and my staff to do all this work for free.

It's not Burger King. You can't always have it your way.

#Rant