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Posted 10/26/2013 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Since I'm feeling way better after his last two adjustments to my treatment plan and the offfice staff is always available whenever I need them... I was thinking about sending a muffin basket or box of cookies to the office. Has anyone ever done anything like that before?

Is it weird? I just really appreciate everyone in the office and want to thank them for all they do. I'm sure they deal with plenty of folks who are upset and maybe not enough who are grateful. My doctor made sure to call the hospital daily when I was admitted in September even though it was not necessary. I just really want to say thanks.

So what do you think? Please give me your honest opinion.

Linds
Posted 10/26/2013 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Lindsey,

Haven't been on for a few days so now catching up on reading posts...

I don't think your idea is weird. It's a good idea.
After my father had his first heart surgery, when he went back to the hospital, he carried sweets for the nurses on the ward where he spent the last three (3) months before his surgery. They were very happy and appreciated it.
He ended up in the hospital lots of time since then. Whenever he goes clinic, he carries sweets or cakes or something for the doctors or nurses.

I think it's a nice way to say thank you to them.

UA
Posted 10/26/2013 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi UA! Thanks for chiming in. I have a follow up appointment a week from Thursday so they can gauge how the change is working and I was going to take a muffin basket with me. My appointment is super early so muffins would be appropriate and I could get the prepackaged ones at Costco in case someone is leary of homemade treats.

I'm glad that someone else has not only thought of doing it but did give a thank you treat and it was well received! I'm sure your dad is a great guy and I'm sure they appreciate his show of kindness. :-)

Linds
Posted 10/26/2013 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
I thank my oncologist and his nurse on a regular basis for their extraordinary care and service, including special e-mails from time to time.

David
Posted 10/26/2013 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
I regularly "feed" my PM office. I try to bring lunch sommetime in the fall, homemade soup, fresh baked bread and a dessert. At the holidays I stop by with frsh baked goodies and homemade jellies and jams. We do the same for our vets where it has become an annual event,"Lunch on Lyndsey". Lyndsey was one of our Maine Coon cats who was particularly loved by the staff. I know we pay them but it isnice to let them know when you really appreciate what they do for us.
Posted 10/26/2013 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
Not weird at all. My PM's office loves getting special treats from their patients. I thought it was kind of weird myself until the receptionist there (who has the same PCP as me) told me that she brought Christmas treats to the PCP for him & his staff. It's always nice to feel appreciated & I'm sure any gesture would be welcomed by your PM.
Posted 10/26/2013 8:31 AM (GMT 0)
I make sure I thank them at least a few times a year by sending or taking them things. So no its not weird at all.

My old Dr of 22 yrs and although he was Internal med he treated my CP when it started and did so until he passed away.

When I won my SSD and received my backpay I called and worked with the receptionist and had steak dinners delivered for lunch one day! I know I won in big part due to their diligence in filling out forms correctly and on time. My Ortho office was like pulling teeth and charged me after the first paper!

They never forgot that I remembered them that way.

I say go for it they'll appreciate it.

Also make sure its addressed to everyone as some office policies have a thing about individual gifts.
Posted 10/26/2013 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
I have never taken any baked goods or food into the office, but I think it is a good idea.

Back when I won my ssdi case, it was in a major way just because of my pm doctor and my pm psychologist. I gave them both a thank you card that expressed how much I appreciated their care over the years and what they had done for me to help me with the ssdi case. I don't think many pm docs get thank you cards from their patients. Mine had tears in his eyes after he read it. I bought blank cards and then I even had to write on a piece of stationary also because there just wasn't enough room to convey my feelings.

Trudy
Posted 10/26/2013 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
Well that settles it! I'm taking a thank you basket during my next visit! Before PM I couldn't get out the bed... My kids suffered... I was always in the hospital. I feel like a brand new woman and I know its thanks to them. Not only have they treated me, but they've given me tricks to do at home to keep myself relaxed. They also taught me to listen to cues my body gives me to keep me from overdoing it. When I moved to Florida they helped me find a legitimate pain management clinic... The list goes on and on. The best part is that I'm mom again. :-)
Posted 10/26/2013 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
I've thought about this myself.I've been a patient at my PMC for only 6 months but everyone there has been really nice.From the person that answers the phone to the PA that changed my pain medicine at my last appointment.

They are really busy there but they've made me feel like they care about my treatment.At this point I really couldn't have asked for better care there.

I think it's really good that we let them know that they are making a difference,if in fact they are.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday,
Rick
Posted 10/26/2013 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
No , its not weird at all. I have taken things to my old PCP's office as a way to say thank you. They always took great care of me, if I needed to be seen it happened the same day.

I am losing my current PM's dr as of December and I plan to take lunch one day in November. I have received nothing but excellent care and the staff has been great. It really goes a long way when they are simply told thank you, many people never bother. The other day when I saw my PCP after we chatted about me, I looked at him & and asked how he had been doing & the wife & kids. It took him back for a minute but he thanked me for asking.

Susie
Posted 10/26/2013 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
One of my pain docs was telling me how depressing it is for him to always be only seeing people in pain. I was at least able to tell him how much his therapy helped, even though I keep showing up with new problems. I'll bet most of us don't say anything about positive treatments, just complain about pain coming back or new pain.

Doctors are people too. We don't have to give them fattening gifts, but a simple smile and a thank-you is appreciated by everyone.
Posted 10/26/2013 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Are muffins fattening?
Posted 10/27/2013 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
I had one of the fruit bouquet things delivered one time and it was pretty reasonable and they loved it!

Also took them a lunch meat tray I made with hoagie buns I got at the deli as I did the meats and cheeses and found a really nice tray at Dollar Tree. Made it myself, had pickles in the middle and rolled the sandwich meats and arranged them nicely! The whole thing cost about $20 and they acted like I had lobster or something!

They said it was so nice to be able to make their own subs rather then eat another hamburger!
Posted 10/27/2013 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
i think it's a nice way to say thank you. i'm sure it would be greatly appreciated. i'm not that good of a cook or baker. even still i have so many doctors i'd be baking all day long...lol
Posted 10/27/2013 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
I think it's an incredibly nice and thoughtful thing to do!

When you think of how many sour faces they must see all day, every day, most people feeling downright miserable....it's a refreshing change to see something happy going on.

So definitely, yes!  I say go for it!

I've sent flowers, and I think the fruit (Edibles, right?) baskets are divine.  You could even make a fruit basket the same way (use cookie cutters to shape the slices of fruit and put them on a stick, dip a few in melted chocolate).

Anything you do would be welcome, I'm sure. You sure will be remembered and I'm sure they'll be quite happy.  Very good idea!

Posted 10/27/2013 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Mark and Merrida! I googled some basket ideas and they had fruit with cookie cutters just like you suggested! Maybe I'll try that in case sweets are too fattening. I wish I could afford the edible arrangements but their website is pretty pricey. LoL

I'm glad you guys think its a good idea! This board is the best!
Posted 10/27/2013 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for reminding us all to be thankful !!

I always tell my pm dr thank you because I am thankful !!
well maybe I did not say it after appt involving injections ; )
But I had trouble breathing while crying. Lol

Noone on the staff is warm or friendly
But
I bet it is tough to talk with us
Sometimes cranky ;
Patients & I do not take it personally as long as they do their jobs & are not down right rude

And as a transplanted Southerner I have gotten somewhat use to it, unfortunately

Great idea to show our appreciation though..
Again
Thanks
Posted 10/27/2013 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
I bring my PM  a container of my home made Pecan Brittle, and another container for his staff, on the holidays. They all like my pecan brittle, and it is just a small token of my appreciation of them. I have been doing it every year for quite a while now.  Sometimes I will just  bring them a batch just as a Thank-YOU. If you have a good PM Doc I think it is important to let them know how you feel about them.

 

White Beard

Posted 10/27/2013 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
The other reason I think this is an excellent idea is because generally people only say or do something when they are angry, unhappy, or displeased.  People are more apt to pick apart the negative and harp on it.

To find something positive to say and share it is different and like anyone else, I think we all need to be reminded when we are happy with a good job done!

OT: Story.... I once was driving behind a tractor trailer truck in a lot of traffic and someone on a motorcycle was driving recklessly, cutting everyone off, including this driver!  The rider of the bike ended up dumping his bike in the road in front of the truck driver, cars were screeching all over, the truck driver slammed the brakes and drifted sideways down the highway (I don't know how he didn't roll).  The bike slid sideways underneath the truck.

 

No one was hurt, but the bike rider just got up, hopped on his motorcycle and took off while the rest of us sat in shock collecting our senses.

 

I wrote a letter to the head of the truck driving company, provided the accident info, the license plate of the truck, time of day, everything....and I wrote a letter commending this driver on his amazing driving skills in that situation with a reckless and dangerous motorcycle,....and that in my opinion, that driver saved the rider's life where he could have potentially just driven over the dumped bike.

 

People will usually write to complain, but I got such a warm and welcoming letter from the company, and they told me they posted my letter for everyone to see, including the driver and his bosses!  That made me feel good to acknowledge exceptional circumstances and give credit.

 

M.

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