Mrs. HM Feels Bamboozled

I have a yearly doctor appointment later this week. Now that I am older and decrepit-er, and have less insurance, I am suddenly healthy enough to only be seen annually, rather than twice a year! Fine with me. I'm pretty sure they called to schedule this appointment with me way back in mid-summer. I said that was pretty far ahead and I'd forget, but the gal assured me I'd get reminders.

Anyhoo... I got my reminder, even though I remembered the day, since it happens to be Genius's birthday. I was within a half hour on the time. The thing that annoys me about the reminder is that I had to log into YourChart to see the actual date and time of my appointment. C'mon! Don't tell me that's the safest way to do it! Medical records get hacked all the time. I don't see how emailing me the day and time of an appointment is so dangerous.

Anyhoo... I logged into YourChart. I have to do that on HIPPIE, not my phone, because they always want something else. Like to complete an eCheck-In before my appointment. You know Mrs. HM. She toes the line. Follows (most) laws and instructions. So HIPPIE and I spent 45 minutes, on 5 screens, updating information and e-signing forms. Whew! That was almost as stressful as an appointment.

With a sign of relief, I clicked that final button. And got the message that I might be asked to complete additional paperwork when I arrived.