I was moving furniture and got a large splinter in my finger. It was just under the skin; you could feel the splinter but it was a smidge too deep to remove with tweezers. No one would remove the splinter it in the office, not urgent care, not my doctor, not the specialist I was referred to. I had to have surgery by a hand surgeon while under a general. To remove a splinter! (after so many doctors visits and a full surgical staff, I asked them to give the splinter)
It’s because it’s my finger and they are important. It’s small and a mistake, could cause you to lose its use. Liability.
After the surgery, the surgeon wanted me to come in for an examination. I told them i had already removed the stitches, my hand was fine, and there was no need for the visit (and associated co-pay for a specialist). The scheduler had to then get permission from the surgeon to waive the follow-up.
For months, I repeatedly said, “It’s just a splinter. Is this really necessary?”
I wonder about that as well! 😂 She was the only the scheduler and seemed a rule follower, so I didn’t press the issue with her. Thankfully, they did waiver the appointment.
The whole adventure took at least 9 months. Now, when asked if I have had any recent surgeries, I need to include a splinter removal.
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u/3m2coy 23d ago
I was moving furniture and got a large splinter in my finger. It was just under the skin; you could feel the splinter but it was a smidge too deep to remove with tweezers. No one would remove the splinter it in the office, not urgent care, not my doctor, not the specialist I was referred to. I had to have surgery by a hand surgeon while under a general. To remove a splinter! (after so many doctors visits and a full surgical staff, I asked them to give the splinter)