Posted by Nadezda on December 14, 2008, at 12:04:20
In reply to My pdoc is always late, posted by Deneb on December 13, 2008, at 17:20:34
It's different with pdocs, and especially with pdocs who do therapy, though, Deneb. I'd say you have a right to expect to wait no more than 5-10 minutes. Sometimes, a doctor always runs about that late, like my pdoc tends to be a bit late, too. But he sees people for a full hour and has a very full schedule. Since it's a regular practice, I don't have much trouble with it. The predictability matters a lot (within limits)-- but more than 10 minutes really is expecting a lot. Thirty minutes is too much, IMO.
And the irregular length of sessions is really troubling. That I don't understand. Do you have an agreement with your pdoc about that? Was that your expectation going in? Do you pay different amounts, depending on time?
But most importantly, just the irregularity and unpredictability and lack of control you have over these things would be disturbing to me, over time. How do you feel? Are you really comfortable, or happy with this? I think despite what any of us believes, that's the most important question.
So, what would you say is the effect on you of her behavior?
Nadezda
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