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womanofthehills

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18. And this happens too

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 04:04 PM

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I wanted amoxicillin for an infection on my leg caused by a dog scratch.

I said I’m very concerned about a spot on my arm that recently turned darker - can you look at it.

She says NO - make another appointment for that

So I have to wait for another apt and she thinks it’s melanoma and schedules me for dermatology. It was melanoma.

It would have taken her 5 seconds to look at it.

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I received an odd, and rather moving, compliment from my Medical Assistant yesterday. [View all] Aristus Tuesday OP

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Soft and caring it may be. Aristus Tuesday #3

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As shown: Aristus Tuesday #11

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that's a great compliment! Skittles Tuesday #20

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takes a lot to flatter me Skittles Tuesday #22