Need help scheduling medical exam - can't reach anyone on phone!
Hey everyone, I need some advice about scheduling a medical exam. I've been trying to get through to someone on the phone, but it's been a real hassle. Has anyone else had trouble getting in touch with their doctor's office lately? Any tips on how to actually speak to a human being would be greatly appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve scheduling medical appointments easily, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kubBwp0FLP4
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been trying to schedule a checkup for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to get healthcare or something š
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Jamal Washington
Same here! I swear the hold music is gonna be stuck in my head forever at this point š«
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Mei Wong
Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works for me
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Good idea, I'll give that a shot. Thanks!
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Liam Fitzgerald
I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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PixelWarrior
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Amara Adebayo
20 bucks? Thats kinda steep just to make a phone call...
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Liam Fitzgerald
I know it sounds crazy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Giovanni Rossi
Interesting. How long did it take for them to call you back?
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Liam Fitzgerald
It took about 45 minutes, but I was able to do other stuff while waiting instead of being stuck on hold.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
Have you tried using their online portal? Sometimes you can schedule appointments there without having to call.
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Dylan Evans
Pro tip: If you keep pressing 0 or saying "operator" it sometimes bypasses the automated system and gets you to a real person faster.
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Sofia Gomez
This! š It's like a cheat code for phone menus lol
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StormChaser
I work in healthcare (not a doctor) and let me tell you, the system is just as frustrating for us as it is for patients. Here are some tips that might help: ā¢ Call during off-peak hours (usually mid-morning or mid-afternoon) ā¢ Have all your info ready (insurance, dates you're available, reason for visit) ā¢ Be polite to the staff - we're more likely to go the extra mile for nice patients ā¢ If you have a patient portal, send a message there as a backup ā¢ Consider asking if they have a cancellation list for faster appointments Hope this helps! The system isn't perfect, but we're all trying our best.
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Andre Laurent
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these tips.
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Dmitry Petrov
This should be pinned at the top. Super helpful!
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Ava Williams
have u tried turning it off and on again? š¤£š¤£š¤£
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Miguel Castro
lmao classic IT solution
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Zainab Ibrahim
I've given up on calling. I just show up at the office now and make them deal with me in person. It's the only way to get anything done these days.
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Connor O'Neill
Idk man, that seems kinda aggressive. Might make them less willing to help
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Zainab Ibrahim
desperate times call for desperate measures š¤·āāļø
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