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A 92-year-old member asked:

Is it rare for a medical specialist to call you on his day off? is that professional courtesy, concern for patient, or nice guy?

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Dr. Claude Parolaanswered

Internal Medicine 42 years experience

Probably: If there is a concern about a lab result or an emergency a doctor may call you even in his/her day off.

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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

Rare but nice: I call all of my patients the day after i see them to see if they have any questions or concerns. They love it!

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