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Back story - I have been part of this practice for 4 years. I am only there part time since my dad died in October. I do not get along particularly well with the other doctor, but we have known each other for 17 years. I also own 3 restaurants with my brother and they take up a good bit of time and contribute more significantly to our income than my practice. That said, I love my patients and practicing.
So, two weeks ago things got a little crazy at the office. There were some miscommunications and some information was not given to me. Last week things escalated a bit and I sent a very non threatening email asking that I be told about major changes at the office before the staff so we can avoid the miscommunications. Apparently this was the beginning of a standoff that I didn't know I was in. Last night he called and asked to have lunch with me to discuss schedules and such. Having experience with his roundabout manner, I knew it would be a bigger discussion. I went in today to an attack and a complaint that I have not been as present at the office (of course in the last 3 months I have lost my dad, found out I am pregnant, and moved). Fair enough, but we had discussed this before. Then he asked that I change my hours and be available for other meetings which again we had discussed before and I am not willing to do either because my kids come first and I can't be at work until 8 when they have school. The meeting ended with me telling him I will see my patients this week, then next week I am leaving the office. I found out later that he showed the email I sent to the staff while saying conversations between the doctors are private. Makes no sense.
Sometimes the freedom to just react that I have during pregnancy is frightening. I am hurt by the way this happened, but I am in no way unhappy with the decision.
I need a break from these major life changes.
So, two weeks ago things got a little crazy at the office. There were some miscommunications and some information was not given to me. Last week things escalated a bit and I sent a very non threatening email asking that I be told about major changes at the office before the staff so we can avoid the miscommunications. Apparently this was the beginning of a standoff that I didn't know I was in. Last night he called and asked to have lunch with me to discuss schedules and such. Having experience with his roundabout manner, I knew it would be a bigger discussion. I went in today to an attack and a complaint that I have not been as present at the office (of course in the last 3 months I have lost my dad, found out I am pregnant, and moved). Fair enough, but we had discussed this before. Then he asked that I change my hours and be available for other meetings which again we had discussed before and I am not willing to do either because my kids come first and I can't be at work until 8 when they have school. The meeting ended with me telling him I will see my patients this week, then next week I am leaving the office. I found out later that he showed the email I sent to the staff while saying conversations between the doctors are private. Makes no sense.
Sometimes the freedom to just react that I have during pregnancy is frightening. I am hurt by the way this happened, but I am in no way unhappy with the decision.
I need a break from these major life changes.
