Up before alarm at 0600. Out of the house by 0727, arrived hospital 0745, and processed at 0800, 15 minutes before my scheduled time of 0815. The clinic extracted a huge amount of blood. At the last blood test (almost two years ago) there were just two sample vials. Today there was a double line of blood vials, standing as erect as a company of British redcoats on parade.
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Category Archives: Sante
Medical Business
Very frustrated. Since seeing Dr N on Friday, all of this week has been devoted to tests, arranging tests, going to tests. I really dislike this medical business. Each test event removes me from the comfort zone of my normal routine and I find that I quickly encounter problems. Today I went for X-Rays, the service being provided by a private clinic in an area of Gatineau foreign to me. I spent time in planning route navigation, using Google maps to locate possible parking spaces and the best way to get there and back.
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Good News
Good news. I finally have a GP. I saw Dr N today. His nameplate is not yet up in his office, even the receptionists station is marked by a handwritten sign held up with tape. I am new patient number 650. Dr N is barely open for business and he is already completely booked a full month in advance. This gives an idea of the extent of the doctor shortage in Gatineau. I count myself very fortunate to have access to him.
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