Yesterday I had my annual physical. It was supposed to have taken place in July, but COVID got in the way. COVID still played a big part in the visit. When I arrived I had to call the office to let them know I was there. The receptionist put a nurse on the phone who proceeded to ask me approximately 9,375,069 questions as I stood on the porch in front of their building.
One of the questions was, “Do you feel safe at home?” I thought she’d asked, “Do you have a new phone?” to which I answered “no.” Well that set off a whole flurry of additional questions. Finally it dawned on me what she’d asked and I set the record straight. I think I need closed captioning for phone calls.
Then, once I’d been cleared to see the doctor they allowed me to enter the building and showed me to an exam room. Again I was asked an avalanche of questions. One was, “Have you noticed a change in your hearing?” to which I replied “Huh?”
I’m not sure they’ll let me return.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Gatekeeping par excellence
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I felt a little odd standing out in the open answering all of their questions about my health.
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Caution abounds. Although if other patients were near they should be considering HIPAA and privacy laws…
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It was just me. I think they’re scheduling patients far apart. That’s how it felt anyway.
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😉
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hahah! I love your answers!
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Thank you!
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Maybe you’d better look into hearing aids. They’re quite discreet nowadays (I have mine)…
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I’m scheduled for a hearing test. I have no doubt I’ll need a boost.
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No worries, thank goodness we’re in 2020 🙂
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Right!
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When I went to the dentist, I had to call when I showed up. I just sat in my car. But, yes, it was really odd. Interestingly, I didn’t have to call when I took my daughter for her doctor’s appointment. Everything is weird right now.
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The rules shift often.
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