this is an ER physician who, this morning, seemed to think it was meet to read the funny papers rather than come and stabilize a patient I had transported from the clinic to the ER - which patient was rapidly and obviously slipping into systemic shock.
Bitch slap said "physician" for the 'Face...
One of the problems at that ER is the undeniable truth of life as stated by a friend I have in Massachusetts:
"When every call is an emergency, none of them are."
Granted that he was in tech support, but the principle remains. It's just like being a driver -- you need occasional breaks to stay alert.
The problem seems to be the system of permitting breaks at the ER. If the Physician is not allowed any down-time from emergency reaction status, his human limitations take over.
But I also agree that it was not only unprofessional, but bordering on criminal negligence.