I am very fond of my GP because she is more than willing to admit when something seems out of her depths and she sends me to a specialist. It means that other than my thyroid, she does refer me out for most of my issues…but I’m a fellow person with EDS, so I’m complicated and I think I probably get the best care this way. She also never tries to rush me out the door, though she will set limits on how much we try to address in one appointment. Sure, her office is never perfectly on time – but I am always treated well there.

I have had to deal with doctors who were worth getting rid of – people who did not listen to me and would not allow me to have input in my treatment plan. But a little lateness? Well, I expect it and bring something to read or work on.