Archive for May 22nd, 2008
How Long Is My Appointment?
Patients May 22nd, 2008
Patients ask me that sometimes as they sit in the chair. Depending on my mood I’ll joke with them and ask them how long they’ve got.
Remember that convict that I saw for consultation a while back? His first of two treatment (retreatment) appointments was today.
Him: So how long am I gonna be here today?
Me chuckling: How much time do you…have?
I realized the context of that statement after I said it. He looked at me sadly.
Him with a shrug: My whole life.
Me: Oh. Well you’ll be done here before that.
The Guards: *chuckle*
I didn’t ask any more silly questions for the rest of the appointment.
