Yesterday I took a leave and went to the hospital to see a doctor. Since a physical examination was necessary, I made an appointment with the only female doctor in that department. It had been a long time since I last went to the hospital, and I made a mistake: if I used my ID card to make the appointment, I would have to pay out of pocket (fortunately, I could later transfer it to medical insurance, so I recommend using electronic medical insurance or a medical insurance card to make the appointment). After making the appointment and signing in, it was quickly my turn.
After entering the consultation room, it was obvious that the doctor was very serious. I asked questions with a smile, but she answered coldly. The examination was also very quick, only lasting 2 minutes. Afterwards, she recommended that I transfer to medical insurance and suggested that I get a colonoscopy.
I successfully transferred to medical insurance, but I was too scared to get a painless colonoscopy, as it requires general anesthesia and drinking laxatives. After picking up the medication, I met up with my nurse friend to have a meal. During our conversation, I mentioned that the doctor was very serious. My friend said that this doctor is very dedicated, as she often works extra shifts to insert urinary catheters for male patients in order to earn extra money. She is also very skilled and can successfully insert the catheter on the first try.
In this kind of environment, it seems that being serious is the doctor's way of protecting herself.