Long wait

I went to the doctor's office yesterday for a yearly checkup. My appointment was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. I signed in at the reception desk and was asked for my insurance card. The receptionist needed my card to type in numbers and information. I was told to have a seat and wait. About 5-10 minutes later the receptionist called my name. She handed me a clipboard with sheets to sign. When I sit back down and lady behind me says, "My sister's name is Deloris." I just nodded my head because I didn't want to strike up a conversation or even talk to anyone in the waiting room.

Slowly all of the women around me were called into the office, one by one. I was still the only one in the waiting area for a while because it was lunch time. When my name was finally called, I looked at my watch. It read 12:30 p.m. I waited a hour already for an 11:30 a.m. appointment.

I was told to take off my coat and step on the scale. After weighing in, I went back into the office with the assistant to get my blood pressure taken. The assistant left the room probably five minutes later and said the doctor would be right with me. I knew that wasn't true.

The doctor walked into my room at 1:04 p.m. She made small talk with me and inquired about the book I was reading. The doctor was with me for five minutes. An hour and a half wait to see the doctor for five minutes, that is insane.

I know that every time I go to the doctor that I will be there for over an hour. I'm glad that I have a schedule that allows me free time in the morning and afternoon. I couldn't image trying to get back to work following an appointment. I would definitely be late.