After 10 years as a patient at Central Ohio Counseling, I have finally found a new office. The doctor I see is older, still writes his appts in a date book, hand writes receipts, no computer to be found. But it is a wonderful experience after the horrible conditions at the COC offices.\r
It's amazing to me that my new doctor answers my calls! or actually returns one in a timely fashion.\r
He spends close to an hour actually discussing my health. At COC the only hour I got was in the waiting room. If the doc spent more than 10 minutes with me it was only because they couldn't find their prescription pad.\r
The new office is not modern, the decor is a bit dated. But the chairs are clean, there is always hot water for tea. And nice music playing. At COC the hedges need cut, the carpent needs swept , the mangy dog needs a bath, and the office furniture scares me. It's almost made worse (if it can) by the rude signs all over the place. ""Shut the door"" ""turn off your phone!!"" ""Give us your insurance"". It seems, if the door doesn't shut properly, then fix it or replace it. Why do I have to shut off my phone?? there is no sensitive medical equipment here. Besides, I need some sound to drown out the overbearing quiet in this office, which is only broken by the receptionist ignoring the phone.\r
I am sorry for any patients who have not been able to find someone new, who will care for them properly. I know it took me a very long time on several waiting lists, but it was worth every effort needed to get better.
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