means! These reminders are necessary no matter how many calendars one has.

I'm just a bit IRKED that it's one more aspect of DEPERSONALIZATION in the medical profession. Sort of a 'prelude' to when we 'see' the doctor via a screen or the like. I only raised the issue since recently three out of six doctor's offices called with automated voice-mail messages and TWO were similar to those danged voices on 'pre-programmed' answering machines...totally mechanical and remote..

So, I was just wondering out loud if anyone else is experiencing this apparent 'trend'. Billye-thanks for the pink ballons. I needed them!

Cycleops - you raise several valid points:
1-that in many offices 'fluffly' names are given to staff of unknown function - one doc I have has an assistant who is referred to as a nurse....I've more medical training than they do.
2-many nurses in various offices are given far more administrative tasks than are valid for their skills.
3-regarding physician assistants tho...all my experiences with PA's have been honest and positive...I've found that they were the ones who really listened to my at my onset...and one in particular I know did quite a bit of 'looking it up' before referring me to the Doctor..I got better attention from the PA than that doc!

I also see one nurse who just might show some 'fangs' today, especially should someone inadvertently step on that nurse's feet!

Balloons of all colors to all! - j