Is your health care provider listening?

I wasn't too convinced at my last appointment. Had a recent visit to a health care provider, which I must admit I do not go often but I felt like they were not really listening to me. "How terrible" I thought to myself. I know that time is sometimes an issue, scheduling may become an issue but that is not my problem. I would expect to be treated as the very first person that was seen that day.
Now I can truly relate. I like to consider myself compassionate and caring. I try to hear everyone out, but after this visit I will make sure to be more alert to what anyone has to say. I hope this does not occur to anyone, although I am sure it has. I guess understanding and patience is what is needed. And that is what I told myself as I left the office. I recommend you do the same. It's healthier...instead of getting aggravated :)

Why Anything Goes...

Recently I moved into the North Country about one year ago. I have found that one of the most interesting things that I have discovered is listening to people. I am a working full time mother in the medical field and also most recently started writing articles. I constantly hear my share of stories from patients, friends as well as other parents. Stories are many and if really listening, a vivid image can appear and soon enough there is a story. Everyone has them.
I also find that I give out a lot of medical advice away from the office as well as in my workplace so I figured this would be a great place and a great challenge to continue doing so.

I know that I am not the only one with my share of stories so I hope this will give me a way to connect in all areas. It also gives me a way to connect to many that I have unfortunately lost communication with mostly due to distance. So, basically I have created this with the title of anything goes so the lines of communication can include, friendships, health, parenting and just about whatever there is to talk and write about.