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How Do I Make A Doctors Appointment Without Telling The Receptionist My Problem?

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Friday, August 14, 2009, 6:43
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The receptionist asks me what am I seeing the doctor for, what if its private? I don’t want to say its private then she will know what I mean by that. What should I do?

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11 Responses to “How Do I Make A Doctors Appointment Without Telling The Receptionist My Problem?”

  1. She It I do said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 7:38

    Just tell her you feel like crap and want to see the Doc.
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  2. sheru said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 10:02

    none of her buisness darling….this is kept until you see your doctor..reception only handles the appoinments…unless there is an emergency….no need to worry at all..just walk in….ask for a time to see the doc..or ring a head and then tell her your appoinment time and she will say…please take a seat…never tell her your medical concerns..this is none of her concern…she wont ask you anyways…it a privacy act…

  3. dijewel said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 14:28

    Just tell her if its urgent or routine and if you want a morning or afternoon appointment and whether you want a male or female doctor. The receptionist doesn’t need to know any more than that as all consultations are private.

  4. shane w said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 14:31

    I didn’t think they asked anyway. Its patient – doctor privacy. If they do just say in a sheepish voice that you only want to speak to the dr about it and they’ll be fine. There job is just to give you a time slot.

  5. John N said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 17:37

    no, she won’t know what you mean. they need to ask so they can budget time for the doctor.
    if it’s dealing with down there, just say that you are having concerns about the genital area. that’s all you need to say.

  6. littlesp said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 20:32

    Just tell them you have a personal problem and you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone but the doctor they have to respect that. good luck

  7. Color said on Friday, August 14, 2009, 22:46

    Never heard they ask that in my life:I call to make an appointment:they schedule me in :that’s it.
    It is not her business to know.
    Just call and make an appointment already.
    Regards:Sky.

  8. bigj said on Saturday, August 15, 2009, 2:19

    Dont worry about it. if theyre receptionist they probably heard alot worse tell her either what ur seeing the dr for or just say ud rather just wait and tell the dr because its personal. and ur a little shy.

  9. seanturn said on Saturday, August 15, 2009, 5:49

    Do you really think she will really care?
    They will probably not even think about it!

  10. richdanc said on Saturday, August 15, 2009, 12:19

    Its no big deal to her, you are not the only one who says it private.

  11. ? Chloe ? said on Saturday, August 15, 2009, 18:29

    Say its just a general check up?

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