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Should we trust gastro who says "call back on tuesday, " during visit but is then out of the office and doesn't return messages.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Maybe: It would help to find out why this occurred. They may have been occupied with an emergency, family matters, etc. If a good explanation is not forthcoming, perhaps you should seek another source of care.

Answered 1/13/2013

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A member asked:

Should we trust gastro who says "call back on tuesday, " during visit but is then out of the office and doesn't return messages.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

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