Comments on: What the Doctor (and Secretary) Said… http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said A food blog that talks about food, produce, recipes, ingredients, restaurants and markets here in the Philippines and around the globe. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:32:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: mayums http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-144450 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-144450 this is a good read. and such reason why i choose to travel two hours from our house to see a doctor of my choice than just go to the nearest hospital from our place. "customer" service, even in the medical profession, is still important. this is a good read. and such reason why i choose to travel two hours from our house to see a doctor of my choice than just go to the nearest hospital from our place. “customer” service, even in the medical profession, is still important.

]]> by: Honey http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-70737 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:29:14 +0000 http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-70737 LOL. I can very well relate to your story. We are a family of doctors. My lolo's and mom's secretaries even had the guts to make taray to me way back then. I can just imagine how they treat other patients. Now that I'm a doctor too, nag-iba bigla ang ihip ng hangin. =) When my mom started her practice, patients were treated first come, first serve basis. But some years later, she were amongst the pioneers who switched to per appointment basis, but walk-ins our still entertained. Her patients are so thankful, because they dont have to wait too long. I think it will take some more years before it becomes the norm in our country. I see where most doctors are coming from. When you reserve a slot for a patient who doesnt show up, then that's equivalent to lost time, money, and oppurtunity to help more people. LOL.

I can very well relate to your story. We are a family of doctors. My lolo’s and mom’s secretaries even had the guts to make taray to me way back then. I can just imagine how they treat other patients.

Now that I’m a doctor too, nag-iba bigla ang ihip ng hangin. =)

When my mom started her practice, patients were treated first come, first serve basis. But some years later, she were amongst the pioneers who switched to per appointment basis, but walk-ins our still entertained. Her patients are so thankful, because they dont have to wait too long.

I think it will take some more years before it becomes the norm in our country. I see where most doctors are coming from. When you reserve a slot for a patient who doesnt show up, then that’s equivalent to lost time, money, and oppurtunity to help more people.

]]> by: Marketman http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-67494 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:03:24 +0000 http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-67494 patti, sorry, I have never been to Tacloban or Leyte for that matter... patti, sorry, I have never been to Tacloban or Leyte for that matter…

]]> by: patti http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-67492 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:59:23 +0000 http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-67492 hi MM. this is my 2nd time to write you. my sister avidly follows your website. firstly, i like your sense of humor - reminds me of my brother. second, i have a planned trip to tacloban. my first there actually so i was wondering if you could recommend a nice resto or must-taste food /delicacies there. thanks, looking forward to your recommendations hi MM. this is my 2nd time to write you. my sister avidly follows your website.
firstly, i like your sense of humor - reminds me of my brother.
second, i have a planned trip to tacloban. my first there actually so i was wondering if you could recommend a nice resto or must-taste food /delicacies there.
thanks, looking forward to your recommendations

]]> by: musikero http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-58171 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:51:17 +0000 http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/and-the-doctor-and-secretary-said#comment-58171 ....W texts 5 hours later: “Sino kayo, who are you, full name please.” ....MM says: “Why?” ....W texts: “Because I can just put you as #1 on the list for tomorrow’s appointments” Mwahahaha! LOL! My wife is an avid fan of your blog and she is right...this is hilarious! Only in da Pilipins... ….W texts 5 hours later: “Sino kayo, who are you, full name please.”
….MM says: “Why?”
….W texts: “Because I can just put you as #1 on the list for tomorrow’s appointments”

Mwahahaha! LOL! My wife is an avid fan of your blog and she is right…this is hilarious! Only in da Pilipins…

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