Comments on: Doctor “Appointments” in Puerto Rico

By: Virginia

Virginia — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:11:19 +0000

Karen what was the name and number of the Dr. in San German? My son is sick and my Spanish is not very good lol I am really trying but feel so lost…
Thanks

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By: Nancy Gonzalez

Nancy Gonzalez — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:45:22 +0000

I too am annoyed by these “appointments”. It’s horrendous when you have just one car…my husband has to take the day off work just to keep our son because who knows how long I’ll be there…sigh

With that said, patients are as much to blame as doctors. You see, if you tell someone in Puerto Rico you have a 9AM appt…they WILL more thank likely show up at 915AM with many excuses as to why they couldn’t make it by 9AM…I have seen it time and time again. Even with these ridiculous “appointments”, when they tell you “you must be here before 1PM and we’ll see you whenever”…people WILL show up at 115PM, 130PM, etc…and come up with all kinds of excuses…the only solution will be for doctors to get tough and not ever take a late patient at all…maybe eventually the culture will change.

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By: Rosana

Rosana — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:00:54 +0000

I understand your frustration, my family goes thru the same hassle for almost all doctors appointments.
It is funny how the doctors note (on the pic you posted) says that she will be taking the appointments by hour so it will be more convenient for the patients, hu?
I have had my two babies here in the mainland and can tell you that it is definitely better when they take care of your 8am appointment at 8am or close to 8am, not 11am. I mean, what are you suppose to do if you work? Take the whole morning or day off for a simple appointment?
However, the rushing thru the appointment is, I guess, a OBGYN thing. I remember having to write my questions down because if I stopped to think about one right there in front of the doctor, it was game over

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By: Trisha

Trisha — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:47:04 +0000

I know what you mean about the doctors offices here. At least my doctor is efficient. I am told to come in by 2 and know I will be waiting until 4 before being seen. I was already warned about this and at the moment have nothing else to do, so I am prepared. One thing I can’t stand about my doctor: I am learning Spanish but prefer the doctor to speak to me in English so that I fully understand everything when it comes to the health of my baby/pregnancy but he prefers Spanish and will only speak in English if I ask him a question or am there without my fiance’s mom to translate. They speak together in Spanish the entire time and I leave feeling like I don’t know what is going on. I have to keep asking over and over in order for anyone to tell me and I have had several slight complications (all is good now!). Its extremely infuriating. Plus, because I came from the states and had seen the doctor 5 times instead of 6 at 6 months, no one wanted to take me on as a patient. They kept telling me to go to San Juan, which is like a 3 hour drive from here! When I did find the doctor, I had to pay almost $300.00 out of pocket because I was considered to have a “high risk pregnancy”. I HATE the health care system here! Plus side to the waiting – the office plays movies on a big screen plasma with surround sound. In the last month I have seen 3 brand new movies I wanted to see without ever having to rent them.

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By: REINALDO

REINALDO — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:51:11 +0000

You are right Pam.Nelson should try health care in Spain ,France,Italy and maybe Sweeden.These are not 3rd world countries,but look at the facts if he gonna see the doctor in few days.I doubt it ,long waiting listfor every thing higher taxes.He should try moving those places if things got better for him

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By: REINALDO

REINALDO — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:13:54 +0000

If President Barac Obama impose simple payer on medical care Continental USA will become the next PR in less than a decade

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By: pam

pam — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:45:24 +0000

Wow… I just got started reading your blog. I was actually feeling optimistic about this one as many of the blogs by mainlanders in PR are negative and condescending. This one was different. But, it is unbelievable how 1 negative experience can turn the prejudice switch one just like that. (not yours, your readers… eg. Nelson)
Just shows you how careful you have to be with what you say…

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By: Stefan

Stefan — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:47:18 +0000

@Reinaldo: I am not sure what the official demographics of Rincon are. I have noticed a big push on TV and Advertisements for the US Census Bureau and everyone filling out the forms so they can get a grip on what the population demographics are all about. If everyone fills that out and sends it back, we can get a more accurate of the American population in Rincon.

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By: REINALDO

REINALDO — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:55:57 +0000

By the way whats Rincon Demographic today want to know

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By: REINALDO

REINALDO — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:51:30 +0000

Stefan i got demographics in Rincon by talking to longtime locals mostly over 60 years.Medical care here in Orlando is same medical care i had in Nashville in the past. Im bleesed that im still working and have health insurance BLUE SHIELD BLUE CROSS. SAME same i had in Nashville. To me medical care in USA is the best care in the world if you can afforfd it actually threre are 30 millions unirsure people in USA but i believe at this time is best solution than medical care in Canada or England(just ask Mick and Miri )they are british, long waiting listfor everything

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