I've been seeing this psychologist for over 2 years now. He's great, BUT during some of our sessions, his cell phone goes off. He'll look at it, then set it down. This breaks up our conversation. Isn't that just wrong? Should I "call him to the carpet" so to speak on this???
2007-02-22 00:51:59 · 11 answers · asked by ladyamydz 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This is def his personal cell phone. He does NOT take emergency phone calls after hours and whenever I've called, his secretary has him get back to us. He refers all serious emergencies to the local crisis center. I do know his wife is NOT expecting and he has no children of his own, just grown step children. I'm just not sure how to approach him about it.
2007-02-22 06:12:03 · update #1
OMG yes that is extremely unprofessional, you are paying him for his time, and he should give you the attention you deserve. Ask him politely to turn his cellphone off, he can always check his messages during the next patients time... lol
2007-02-22 00:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider that not only rude, but theft.
You pay him by the hour, everytime he looks at his cell phone he is stealing your time and money.
But if this has been going on for 2 years he obviously does not realize that is bothers you. And he has a problem with thinking he is more important than his patients.
If I were in your shoes I would bring it up, but be prepared for it to anger him as he obviously feels his behavior is acceptable. My bet he will make some excuse about having patients that may need him immediately.
Maybe you should leave your phone on and have a friend text or call you a couple times each session, where you just stop and look at your phone to see who is calling, see how he likes it.
2007-02-22 08:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you start your next session, ask him. The cell phones can be connected to a gizmo that simply lights up, or vibrate, for crying out loud. Everybody knows that. He can discreetly look at a message or a caller ID.
He may be a technology zero. He must be old?
Or is it a part of his routine. Checking your response to interruptions, and also to "wind" the session down, at least 15 minutes before your appointment is over.
2007-02-22 09:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him for an explaination. He may be working a sucidal case and needs to keep an emergency contact number available. He may also have a sick family member or a child on a dield trip. etc. If he is doing this as a curteousy to his patients, then he should explain it to you and tell you that you can do the same.
2007-02-22 10:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of his patients may be suicidal, so he checks to see if it is from them, and if not, leaves it. Just be thankful you have found a good one; take a pen and notepad, and jot down where you were, when the interruption took place, so you can resume from that point.
2007-02-22 09:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychologists may be called to an emergency. He may need to keep it on for that reason.
Does he have it on ring or vibrate? If it rings, I'd definitely talk with him about it...that IS disruptive.
As long as he doesn't ANSWER it, if it's on vibrate, I wouldn't find it a problem.
2007-02-22 09:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you definetly should call him out on it. You pay good money to get his undivided attention and its not fair that he's spending it talking to someone else.
2007-02-22 08:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by Dior Princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, call him to the carpet, and ask him if someone is dying or having a kid, if not turn your damn phone off
2007-02-22 08:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to answer it. maybe it is his WIFE. Make some moaning sounds that would be funny lesson. Jerko
2007-02-22 08:58:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,totally unprofessional!!
2007-02-22 09:06:27 · answer #10 · answered by Legend85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋