Getting Jersey at the Oral Surgeon's Office

Last week, I went to my three week post op appointment of getting my 4 wisdom teeth yanked out, (I mean, surgically excised), with my very concientious oral surgeon. I was in line to sign in at the "window" of the doctor's office behind a woman who looked like she was about 60 y/o. (In other words, old enough to know better!) She started a very contentious exchange with the receptionist over the nature of her appointment with the surgeon. This woman was adamant that "Why in the world" did she need to Consult with the surgeon, she needed her tooth out, and he needed to take it out, Today! Right Now! She fussed and fumed for a minute until my New Jersey roots and longtime life as a RN came out and I said to her, "Look, you Do Not Want to Go to a surgeon that will do this procedure without a consult. That is unless you want an infection or other complications." She opened her eyes wide and said, "Really?" "Yes, really." She sat down suitably chastened. The doctor's staff look relieved and appreciative of my inability to hold my tongue. Some people! They show more patience towards home improvement and car repairs than they do their own health and wellbeing.