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"Condescending guilt trip"

About: Balmoral Surgery

I had an appointment for my one year old. At the end of the appointment I asked the doctor if he’d have time to look at me quickly as I’m in a lot of pain (otherwise I would never ask). I was told he wouldn’t have time (absolutely fine) but he then went on to say he had already “squeezed you in”for another doctor and he had “kindly done this” for us (his words). Who makes parents of a one year old feel guilty for making an appointment? Especially as it turns out he has tonsillitis. Really horrible experience. I understand doctors are under a lot of time pressure but the comments were completely unnecessary.

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