I always go to our doctor’s web portal when either Andy or I have lab tests. And the last time I looked his up, for some reason I checked to verify my September 28 appointment for my next physical. It wasn’t there even though I had a piece of paper telling me the time and date. I left a message at their office to mention it, and I never heard back. I wasn’t concerned because I figured it was just a mistake putting the data on the website.
But when I phoned to ask them for the note excusing Andy from jury duty, I asked them to verify my appointment. They didn’t know about it.. We made a new appointment for October 1st, and that one is on the portal now so presumably it’s safe.
They are shorthanded, so I’ll try to double check in the future, just in case.
Anyway, Andy picked up the note saying he is not a candidate for jury duty due to medical conditions. He paid the office the $25 fee, and when he got home I took a picture of the note and uploaded it to their web page. Just in case I took a screenshot saying the upload was successful:
Does that sound a bit paranoid? I think not. Mistakes do happen.
February 6, 2026
It’s always good to have verification. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Wow on your doctor’s appointment! And very smart!!
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…with each passing, getting to see a doctor is becoming harder and harder here!
They say it is going to get worse. 🙁
I’m starting to do that with Katie’s documents as well. Seems wise.
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It sounds wise.
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Good practice to keep copies and screenshots, just in case!
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NOT paranoid! Seems like only recently that offices have been making more and more mistakes, and have people skipping through the cracks. I finally had to call the hospital after waiting three weeks for Phil’s referral test. They made him an appointment, but I wonder if they would have ever called!
It’s best not to rely on it. 🙂
Glad you called and got that worked out. I recently had an issue with a referral they gave me.
So will he mail that to the courthouse or take on the day he is supposed to show up.
No, you are not paranoid.
Enjoy your weekend.
I scanned it and uploaded it to them. They said they received it and that someone would read it and decide.
Not paranoid – brilliant. I hate they charged you $25 for a piece of paper though.
I don’t blame the doctor’s office. They are understaffed and we were happy to pay. I do think it’s a nuisance for the courts to require it.
Not in the least paranoid. There is a shortage in the medical field and short handed workers make mistakes.
Yes. 🙂
I agree, you’re not paranoid at all. Some “for instances” I hear from friends leave me SMH. When (not if) this happens to me, I hope to be as gracious as you are.
I figure being understanding and patient is one way we can counter all the meanness in the world today,
Better to get clarification. Kudos ? to you.
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You did the right thing and terrible about your appointment being missing.
I’m glad I checked so early in the year.