? Drop.
^Not really. PGY1, etc, was used in the program when my H was a resident, many years ago. Despite that, I still think it’s fairly clear that the meaning of intern in the medical setting has a long and well-known usage. As illustrated by the OP’s original puzzlement.
I was an intern until I got my PhD. In the year prior, I still had my choice of style of white coat, and all came with my initials. No way would my hospital give such to a college only graduate.
So, always ask questions. In my office now, we have NP students all the time. They are each identified by their background.
@garland. Ok
? drop. For you too!
It’s all good. Just tell the doctor that you prefer one on one consultations.
Why do we have to complicate life so much.
In 50 years will any of this matter. Actually does it really matter at all.
And patients are supposed to know this how?
It matters; intended or not, I feel deceived.
So forgive them for an error. It will benefit you more than them.
They’re watching “dancing with the stars” and your mad.
Let them know how you feel but what do you think their motivation was - to see how many people they could deceive in one day? To anger a good patient and lose their business?
Perhaps they just to wanted to give you good advice and help out a potential future doc with some clinical exposure. And to make sure your husband was ok.
Very few people wake up in the morning with a desire to do a really lousy job today.
You have every right to get care wherever you choose.
I just think it’s owning too much of your time and energy, especially when time is ultimately very short.
Choose happy. And forgive them for the mistake and tell them next time.
Since you ask, I think the doctor knows that some people aren’t enthusiastic about uninvolved strangers sitting in on their private medical appointments so instead of asking permission, he deceptively introduces the stranger as an intern.
How do you know that’s what this doctor was thinking ?
Do you think it’s better to hold onto this anger?
I just don’t. Bigger fish to fry. And the solution is as easy as a phone call to relay your concerns. Then move to another doctor.
Also using the term “deceived”implies malicious intent. I simply don’t see it.
Such an argument, all around. I’m still here because I’m curious what OP learned. Did I miss it? Cuz if I didn’t and the office hasn’t called me back, then I’d be annoyed. It doesn’t need the doc to answer the question. Thx
Hi, @lookingforward I did call and the only response I received was ‘he’s just an intern’ I called a second time with no return call. Just for my own satisfaction, I did write a letter today, I doubt I will receive a response, but regardless, my dissatisfaction has been documented.
I recently had an appointment with my hand surgeon who simply said X was shadowing him. I was not pleased as it was not presented as my choice to have this person present. I decided to let it go as it was a 3 minute appt.
My audiologists ask for my acceptance and the student was part of our discussion. Once my gyn asked me and I said no, not for the exam.
I had forgotten that in 1972 my doc asked if a medical student could be present and I said yes.
My point is that it is always your choice even if the doctor does not present it that way. Some days we just want privacy and others we are more open to allowing this. But after reading this thread I will be paying attention as to how it is presented to me and speak up if I need to do so.
MODERATOR’S NOTE: I think that is a good time to end the thread.