This is an easy post with a simple message. Maybe it’ll even help some people.
Earlier today, in the midst of a deep water exercise class, I remembered that I needed to call my eye doctor before the weekend. You see, I’ve been meaning to get a new pair of glasses and it doesn’t make sense to get those without a current prescription. Then I realized that I hadn’t been to see her in two years. Time flies -
Like many people, I’ve been carrying around a mental stack of offices I’ve been meaning to call. So instead of taking care of some serious writing for a book proposal, that I really need to do, I ran the list:
- internist
- ophthalmologist
- dermatologist
- physical therapist
- gynecologist
- oncologist
- orthopedist
- other appointments (for your kids, spouse?, partner, whoever depends on you …)
…
Done!
It turns out that late summer is a great time to call medical offices for routine appointments. (Sorry secretaries, I know the doctor’s vacation is when you tidy up, even electronic paperwork and filing.) But seriously, someone answered the phone promptly or readily returned my call today. What’s more, I beat the post-Labor Day rush for adult doctors’ visits.
Calling is, unfortunately, too often an obstacle. But it’s no excuse.
(Not having insurance is another story, of course.)
Just do it!
One day you’ll be able to do it all online. And get a reminder email to click to schedule those appointments!