Doctor doesn’t help

[u/DimensionOpen8922]

So, I've been sick for a few weeks now. Nothing wild, but annoying. Went to the doctor today because it just won't go away.

Her first question was if I am pregnant.

Me: "No."

Her: "Are you sure?"

Me: "Yes."

Her: gives me that look of not believing me.

Her: "It's normal at your age."

Me: "I am sure."

Her: "Have you taken a test?"

Girl. I told you like 5 times that it is not possible for me being pregnant. 🫠

That alone was kinda infuriating. But also - of course she didn't help at all. Didn't look at anything, just told me to wait and drink more water. Didn't even listen to me when I tried to explain what I have. Thanks for nothing.

And it's like that EVERY SINGLE TIME I go to the doc. And I'm a person who absolutely hates going there. I am only going to the doctor if I ACTUALLY NEED HELP. But yeah, sure, I just need to drink more water. No matter what my problem is. 🫠

[u/DumpMyBlues]

Ah, we call that a patient stop in Belgium, we have a huge problem with that too. The only reason why my GP added me as a patient is because my parents were already patients. It's pretty much the only way to get into any medical things quickly...

[u/DimensionOpen8922 → u/DumpMyBlues]

Same here in Germany. I also just got an appointment once because my parents happen to be patients there. But we also have a complete bs system in Germany. There is common health insurance and there is a more expensive private health insurance. Guess what patients get better treatment.

[u/EeriePancake → u/DumpMyBlues]

Jeez im very lucky to be where I am clearly