When you’re sick and heading to the doctor you may not be the best mannered patient. Just because you’re sick doesn't mean everyone has to move out of your way. There are still rules to follow. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman breaks down the doctor’s office do's and don'ts. Click here to watch…
1. Wait your turn. Don't try and get in front of another patient because you "have an important meeting."
2. Be prepared. Have a list of your or your child’s meds with dosages.
3. Keep your child in the "sick" child side of the waiting room.
4. Clean up your mess. (tissues, Cheetos and goldfish crumbs)
5. Talk softly. Other patients do not want to hear your conversations.
6. Don't take the magazines or let your child scribble in them.
7. Don't bring "picnic lunches" -- and nothing with nuts.
8. Be on time for appointment!
7. Don’t bring an extra sibling and try and get him in on his sister’s appointment.
8. Use the lobby hand sanitizer.
9. Turn your cell on vibrate.
10. Don't go back to school/work until you are fever free.
Diane Gottsman
Protocol School of Texas
300 Austin Hwy., Ste. 100
psotx.com
210.826.7400
