Perks of medicine

[Thirteen]

Professional courtesy - waived fees and co-pays, scheduling around our lives to help out when office hours are not jiving.

Insurance discounts.

Access to abx in case of fast-acting illness.

Awesomely gross stories about wounds, and conditions.

You guys.


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[SuzySunshine]

The job security is definitely top of the list, it seems there are very few careers you can say that about right now.

The financial security is also nice, tomorrow is payday but I'm not overly stressed about the money stretching to there for a change.

My DH also LOVES what he does and you're right, few people can say that.

[mommax3]

Throat swabs/access to abx available 24/7.

DH can stitch up the kids.

DH can tell me if they need to see a dr. for whatever crap is going around, and mostly they don't. Saves so much time and hassle!

Expedited appts. when we do need them.

Nice lifestyle.

DH is pretty much his own boss.

Job security.

Like others have said, he loves what he does.

[ladymoreta]

That I get to be a part of this site! #1 thing!

My awesome OB/Gyn also only billed insurance for both pregnancies, and his office was great about us scheduling appointments around DH's post call days.

I hear the money will be nice!

I love that I've been able to stay at home with my kids, and it will get even easier once he starts getting an attending salary.

DH is so happy with what he does. I remember how miserable he was (and therefore I was) on some of the medical school rotations that were not a good fit for him. Now even after a rough day, he comes home generally happy and liking his job.

[medpedspouse]

This site.

Every place we have lived, I think people will think "big whoop" if you drop the Dr. card. Our closest friends here actually brag that they would have never known about the dawkter thing when they introduce us to others. We really have not had many medical issues. For the few we have had, we have not mentioned the Dr. So, I know nothing about the prof. courtesy. The only time I have used it was when my mom had to have emergency gallbladder surgery. DH was a fellow at the time and arranged to meet us in the ER. I also bumped into some of my med students when she got transferred to the floor - I did tell them that it was my mom in there and that I'd get reports. Other than that, I go through the same channels as regular folk. I would have never thought about using it at a restaurant.

Definitely the job security is nice. Although, I know stories of hospitals/clinics screwing people over...but, yes, you can always find another job. Frankly, we keep the Dr. mum for people make all kinds of assumptions...things that could hurt you instead of being a perk. I think "meh" about the salary. For the amount of time, money that it cost to be a Dr., I do not think the salary is adequate. I have friends with only B.S.s that are in better financial situations. To me a perk is just something you get as a bonus - not something you worked for per say. I guess pharma dinners are a perk. Perk for me because as a med ed person, I can go too.

Sadly, I can't find many perks to medicine. This site is for sure but I already said that.

[ms.conception]

This website. That's about all this bitter hag can think of.

yep

[DCJenn]

I don't know if it's a perk or not but I interact differently w/ our staff doctors than other people do- I treat them like people and not some lofty group. I think they like it. (and I don't care if they don't)

I have a much better understanding of medical systems and I am really good at interpreting autopsies! I can also consult my husband on seizure meds for clients and find out information for our staff to use. (Example- I was explaining to a staff person that this child we had in services really needed to see a developmental pediatrician before the kid saw our child psychiatrist and I was able to get a list of civilian Dev. Peds in about 15 minutes and it included location and what insurance they took.

J

[weeniegeniewife]

Today I am thankful for medicine because having a doc for a spouse can get you through the ER quicker!

When I broke my foot a few years ago, then when I had to be re-hospitalized after my surgery last year, DH called ahead and got me right in. Same thing tonight, when DD fell out of bed and possibly broke her arm (getting x-rays now). Oy.

[Tenacious_D]

When we were pregnant with our first in med school, the insurance wasn't the best. The OB we loved took us on and said that she wouldn't charge us anything above what the insurance would cover. She saved us thousands of dollars and took care of us like she was a parent. She also gave DH some good OB teaching moments during the entire pregnancy...she had him use the sonogram and take the pictures etc. I wish we could have had that same experience the second time.

[MrsSz]

Another good one for our klutzy brood is that DH can just throw some stitches into whichever dumbass cut themselves doing something stupid that they'd been warned would end in stitches.

I feel as though this will eventually be me.. only because our children are DESTINED to be as klutzy as me

[moonlight]

Speedy ER time has been a plus but the urgent care clinic peep could give a flying F who DH is or that he works for same company.

[Flynn]

The medical perks for us are unlimited so far. Here are just a few examples:

DH has had a plastic guy stitch our then two year old's facial full thickness split. You have to look for the scar now.
When my OB couldn't stop the bleeding with my C section the techs were UBER careful about calling in backup. DH hand picked the team and they called him immediately despite the OB's insistence that I would be "fine."
Immediate repair of my achilles tendon by the best ortho guy in town for sports medicine. Lance Armstrong consulted with the guy who did my repair.
My mom was finally diagnosed with Celiac after several bungled jobs. DH got her a specialist he had faith in, and after two years of discomfort and not wanting to bug him, she was diagnosed in two weeks.

Excellent MLB tickets with valet parking included.

Always asked to come in on career day at the elementary school. I make his run down on the heart and its chambers less than 3 minutes. The guy could talk for hours with his model and bore the pants off the poor kids.

DH loves 95% his job and couldn't imagine doing anything else.

The money is nice but after our training experience I still feel like it could never be enough. I feel realistically fortunate but not gushingly grateful.

Our kids know what DH does is difficult, respected, and takes a great deal of brains and tenacity.

[medpedspouse]

Ok - I finally have perk!! I had an UTI. Don't remember the last time I've had one and don't remember it ever being painful. It started Friday pm ("of course it did so the clinic is now closed I cannot get a culture" - says DH ) and by Saturday I was really hurting. DH's partner called me in some meds and I am already feeling a little better.

[Curegirl]

I've never seen my SO in action but once the condom got lost inside and he was able to take it out in less than ten seconds. I was impressed.

[spotty_dog]

I've never seen my SO in action but once the condom got lost inside and he was able to take it out in less than ten seconds. I was impressed.

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