Behind the Scenes at the DOCTOR'S OFFICE | VLOGMAS

[@ViolinMD]

Love that you showed how much preparation and documentation we have to do!! ❤️👩‍⚕️

[@drjennale]

Waaayyyy to much! I didn't even go into how we don't get paid if we don't document a certain way 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@michella23498]

Love you both! ❤️

[@drjennale]

Hii 🙋🏻

[@TheBarberbunch]

My doctor spends a good thirty minutes for our appointments. I have four kids seven and under and we all see the same family physician. He delivered my last baby and preformed an emergency c-section. We love that he knows our whole family and see all of us for anything we need.

[@tutukanizungu1616]

You're a good doctor Jenny...an inspirational to those of us still facing the trials and tribulations of Med-school! I love your channels content!

[@drjennale]

Thank you ❤️ med school goes by fast so try to enjoy the journey.

[@marieb.4665]

Last week Wednesday was the last day of the 5 weeks I spent shadowing a Family Medicine doctor. It is a beautiful practice. I have so much respect for family Medicine Doctors. It is very true that documentations take up more time than you'll ever know. It's so much. The connection I made as a student with the patients was very much worth the experience so I can only imagine how it must be like for the doctor. I liked it!

[@drjennale]

Yay! I'm so glad you liked FM. There's a shortage of us!

[@marieb.4665]

Yes there is and I can also understand why, too. You guys are sooo needed and yet undercompensated for the amount of work and impact you make in daily lives. Keep being awesome Jenny and keep making more videos. I am learning a lot from you.

[@drjennale]

TYSM for watching 🤓

[@misswinnie4.8]

Definitely 1 of my favorites! Thank you & God bless your family.

[@thezayashow8246]

You inspired me to study physician ! I'm 17 and already starting to prepare for college! Thank you and I wish the best for you and your family!

[@aprilmorrison9531]

Hi! I just discovered your channel and subscribed. You are so generous sharing your life with us. So thank you for that. I always wanted to be a doctor but unfortunately that ship has passed LOL! I am a Medical Assistant for a family practice and the doctor that I work along side with is a DO. Our patients are scheduled every 15 minutes. My doctor really takes her time with her patients and even though they usually have a long wait, they all always agree that its worth it. I just so admire you for working so hard and having a family and sharing that with us.

[@AmyStylinson]

The last time I saw my pcp was when I was 18 and going off to college. It's been a while, I need to start going again.

[@wajihaali7538]

Your vlogs are very motivating....keep it up

[@drjennale]

I try my best 🤓

[@wajihaali7538]

And that's what I like about your vlogs

[@ilovebooks76]

3 weeks an ago and about 10 -15 min before that may be a month. I can get an appoint (like a checkup) in about a week or I can get an appointment the same day, max two days if I am sick. but I do live in Canada so...​

[@josephsaldino2538]

What is the music at 1:30 that occasionally comes back on throughout?

[@aleisha3137]

In Australia our appointments are 10 minutes with the gp or you can book doubles n that :)

[@gtelle8579]

Wyatt is such a cutie 😊💗 love your videos

[@drjennale]

Thank you 👶🏻❤️

[@surgicaltechleader9068]

I think it's important to not rush when with a patient I've been lucky the Drs in all specialties I have seen really engaged in not as rushed now as back several years ago.

[@katharinegriffin9282]

I saw my primary last November for like 10-15 mins.

[@shirley4sure]

I’m 24 and I haven’t really had a primary care doctor. Since I was 17 and got pregnant I went to an OB/Gyn and then after I had my daughter I get yearly checkups with the Gynecologist. I don’t have insurance so I don’t see a doctor on a regular basis unless I’m really sick and that was 3 years ago and it was an Urgent Care that I went to.

[@Sarah22609]

I love my doctor she is awesome! The longest I’ve waited is about 30 mins but it’s usually more like 10 or 15. The appt usually lasts about 15 mins, I think it’s probably relevant to add that I’ve never had any serious medical issues so really all my appointments are just annual well visits.

[@SharingOurLife]

I am 31, and I have been to a Primary Dr one time in the past 12 years maybe. And that was this year.

[@drjennale]

What brought you in if you don't mind me asking.

[@SharingOurLife]

Jenny Le Nothing really. I realized that I was going into my 30’s and I don’t have anDr I could go to. I go to the GYNO every year for a pap cause I’ve had two previous LEEPS, both in 6months time. I started working out, trying to loose weight and wanted to make sure I was doing ok. He took a bunch of blood, and all is good!

[@drjennale]

Awesome! I need to get back to working out too 😅

[@ScottieBibble]

Here in the UK it’s just 10 mins with the dr, usually less. Waiting times for general practitioners is anywhere from 5 to 30 mins wait. Longest I waited in hospital to see a dr was 16 hours and I was 27 weeks pregnant. They let me sleep on an examination table before they admitted me. I love the NHS, everyone should be able to see a dr without having to worry about money, that being said the government is putting too much strain on the drs and it’s the patients that suffer xxxx

[@rachelmoody2738]

The time my GP spends with me varies depending on the issue. Sometimes it is 5 minutes and other times 40 minutes. Likewise the waiting time can be 10 minutes to over an hour.

[@jarednewby6031]

Unfortunately, the tables were turned on me about 4 years ago. I went from working in medicine to a patient. It's a double edged sword being knowledgeable about what is going on medically with you and having to sit back and let someone else take control. Even 4 years later I still have a hard time dealing in this situation because we don't always see eye to eye on what should be done. That being said I spend more time in hospitals and doctor appointments then I did when I was working and a medical student.

[@ashleyh8352]

Omg in Vancouver, BC, Canada, I always have to book at least 2 weeks in advance or else I won't be able to see my family doctor, I always have to call ahead to see when I should leave my house because he's usually running 2 hours late, and I usually only get 5-10 mins with him because they tell us to limit our "issues" to 2 things... and then it's quick in, quick out. I really want to improve these aspects if I become a GP.

[@amim5144]

Hey, which umbrella stroller did you get? I have been looking for one and can't find one i like!

[@drjennale]

I linked it in the description box!

[@sammyjane8051]

Well here in the u.k i go to see my doctor and I'm not kidding when i say i can wait anything up to 40 mins to see a doctor( never the same one) and all we get is a quick 5 mins 10 at the most. Its not the best but i do understand docs are very busy people. Great vlog jenny 👍

[@claudiagreen2094]

another awesome vid! I have shadowed a few primary care docs and they usually spend between 7- rarely up to 15 minutes with each patient. I have also shadowed some who work outside of the insurance model and they spend anywhere from 30 minutes- 1.5 hours with their patients (though they usually get more complex cases). That's great your residency gives you so much time with your patients, and breaks!! What were your hours this day? How many patients did you see? Thanks for the awesome videos

[@drjennale]

They give us more time because at intern, we're just slower at doing things. Lol we usually see about 10 patients a day. I get there around 7 and finished around 6

[@kairishahad]

What was the thing you were speaking into while writing your notes/on the computer?

[@drjennale]

It's called "dragon" - it's a dictating mic

[@Kay_3b]

your vlogs inspire and motivate me so much jenny! I always watch them in between study breaks lol Im officially in love with wyatt! Such a cutie :) Thanks so much for doing vlogmas, I really appreciate it even if you're pretty busy with work and everything else! happy holidays love :)

[@drjennale]

I'm bias but I'm in love with Wyatt too! 🤗

[@aw8758]

Fily medicine is amazing and get looks down upon by other specialties which is sad. Because you really get close to your patients. It’s definitely for doctors who want to form bonds and continuity of care I’m seeing family medicine in a whole new light now thank you jenny

[@drjennale]

Yay! Family medicine is a wonderful career ... for the right person 😅

[@ebrad21]

I usually feel rushed with my PCP :( so I've started to just be seen at the urgent care where I work at now. That makes sense now that I know they are only 15min time slots.

[@drjennale]

Ya health care is a broken system.

[@jennas627]

Hi! I love watching your videos and I’m not even in the medical field, but I find it so interesting! I’m a type 1 diabetic, so I see my endocrinologist every 3 months and he never spends less than 45 minutes with me! He is, however, in my humble opinion, the most amazing doctor I’ve ever seen. He treats me like a real person and as though I really matter. I only see my PCP maybe once a year and I know specialists are a bit different, but I can honestly say that my endo will spend any amount of time necessary with me even on the phone in between office visits. I’m also a very compliant patient, so I think it probably makes it easier for us to communicate and have common trust. I’ve never had a doctor before that I could actually communicate well with that made me feel comfortable and not judged. I wish there were more out there like that (I know there are many great doctors, but they don’t get recognized!)

[@drjennale]

It's so nice to hear good stories!

[@kimisthatyou]

It took me about 5 yrs to go to my primary and it took probably less then 10min... how do you do it!? I am on school for nursing and I have a 7 month old and my mom guilt is real because i hardly spend good quality time with her :,( it's hard not to feel so guilty

[@drjennale]

Wyatt has my complete devoted attention when I'm home. When he sleeps, I study. He's always happy to see me when I'm home. You should not feel guilty for trying to provide a better life for your child. Keep up the good work!

[@hblinyanbaby97]

I know that guilty feeling... I'm in nursing school and pregnant and sometimes I feel like I don't give my body and pregnancy the time and attention it needs

[@taytay-ug9pp]

Whenever I see my primary care physician I am there for a solid hour. I'd say 45 minutes is waiting and 15 with my doctor. That waiting is the absolute worst part.

[@drjennale]

I agree. I'm so impatient 😆

[@lidyasolomon5557]

Thank you for your honesty Jenny Le!

[@sabahmansoor4820]

I have an awesome family physician! She reminds me of you a lot actually personality wise. 😊 She will usually spend 30 min to an hour if it's an annual wellness checkup but if I walk in she will still give me 20 min. of her time. She's always very helpful and is genuinely concerned about my health. Love your videos and baby Wyatt is such a cutie!!! ❤

[@drjennale]

Yay! I'm so glad! It's nice hearing stories of good experiences. I think Wyatt is so cute too! But I'm bias 😂

[@luchie621]

Hi Jenny! I noticed the Urban Decay *All Nighter* spray towards the end of your vlog on your table. I wanted to ask how you find it. Does it help with shine and oil control? I noticed you tend to have quite some shine after your workday in the hospital, which is understandable and I get pretty shiny too. So, would you recommend the spray? Does it justify the amount it costs? Thanks! Beautiful vlog as always. Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@drjennale]

I've only noticed a difference when I've used it on a full face of make up. On the everyday, not so much.

[@luchie621]

Jenny Le thanks for replying. I did buy the Urban Decay *B6 Vitamin-infused complexion prep priming spray* and have been using it both as a primer and setting spray. I like it but, it is very drying and would accentuate every dry patch on your face if you don't moisturize prior to applying it and I hate having any product on my face before I use it as I'm still yet to find a moisturizer or primer that doesn't end up making me look like a greasy mess. Lol I tried the All Nighter Spray when it still had the old white packaging and found it to be ok. I also read some reviews online, where the reviewers speculated that the formula was tweaked a bit too along with the new packaging. Now I'm really sitting on the fence about paying all that money... Thanks for your feedback all the same 😊

[@azsy8326]

I think you will be an exceptional DR.👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

[@drjennale]

TYSM 🤓

[@runrun5286]

Thanks for the videos this is amazing

[@MyLifeAsOlyvia]

Last time I saw my PCP we spent almost an hour together LOL It was a whole physical and it was a brand new clinic, I think I was his second patient at this location. He was super nice and personable more than previous doctor's I've have since age 18

[@AD7.Sanchez]

My PCP takes his time. The wait time is usually about 10-15min. When I had seen a neurologist, I didn’t like how he would rush and discuss about one option instead of my other ones just so we can get it over with. The wait + seeing the neurologist would be a total of 20min which I think is quick compared to other doctors I’ve visited.

[@drjennale]

What do you think the average wait is for other doctors ?

[@AD7.Sanchez]

Jenny Le It was about 20min

[@amarpreetkaur4289]

which watch brand ur wearing? i liked it

[@drjennale]

It's actually just a Fitbit! Charge 2

[@amarpreetkaur4289]

Jenny Le thnks 4 replying u r lovely

[@maritzaflores3372]

I saw my primary doctor at 18 or 19 then had a gap in between till now , I’m 26 😐. It’s usually a 15 minute

[@drjennale]

That's like me!! ... I think I only started seeing a doctor because I got pregnant with Wyatt 😅

[@maritzaflores3372]

☺️ Thanks for the reply . I’m trying to catch up with all your video! 🙂

[@drjennale]

Let me know what type of style of videos you like so I can try to do more of them.

[@erinranaweera5003]

What time did your day end? Just curious, i didn't hear it in the video

[@drjennale]

I got off work around 6 and slept early around 10! It was a good day lol

[@erinranaweera5003]

Thank you!

[@soojinie77]

Do you get to choose which clinic or are you assigned/hospital branch?

[@drjennale]

As a resident, you are assigned/required to work in certain branches but once you graduate you can do whatever you want!

[@failyourwaytothetop]

You guys are the first line of defense. Without you there's nothing else. I don't go to the doctor. I live in Miami and fraud is rampant in private health care. Public health is honest but the wait is eternal. Appointments are set out months in advance.

[@pinkcandystripes]

Hey Jenny! I recently found your channel and watched all your videos! I'm not a physician but I do work full time in children and women's health care and I am just about finished my Masters degree (which I do at night). I find watching your videos to be so inspiring! Juggling work(in health care)/school/home life is a big struggle and you motivate me to keep trying my best :) we are thinking about starting a family soon and you make the impossible look possible!! I love love love your vlogs! How do you maintain your energy and focus with such a busy schedule and little sleep? Also how much sleep do you get on average? Thanks!! -Laura

[@drjennale]

When Wyatt was first born I felt like I didn't sleep at all! Now it ranges anywhere from 4-6 hours. On days off I'll try to get 8.

[@AA-lp7pg]

Wyatt 😍😍 he looks like both you and your husband. I have a question about residency. I thought once you were a resident, it meant you already chose your specialty. I see you are on different rotations so I guess that isn’t the case. So when do you choose what specialty you would like to do? What are you planning to choose, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@drjennale]

I have chosen a specialty - family medicine. I made a video explaining this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpDHda14fc6Kja8

[@breehopkins2086]

The new doctor ive been seeing since after my baby as my new primary is night and day difference from last one.we spend as much time as we need which is great not to be rushed:) the wait is no more than 30 min in the room nd waiting room. Which is how it should be i feel like if u go to a primary ur wait time should be shorter than urgent care or any other doctor(: . awe he is getting soooo big!(:

[@drjennale]

It's great you don't feel rushed! That's hard because when you spend too much time with one patient, it takes up another patient's time slot. Usually worse when it's the first patient ... then everyone will be seen later and later.

[@breehopkins2086]

Jenny Le yes thats true. I feel like it has to be tough on u all because you have to meet in middle u dont want to rush the patient but u also have other patients.(:

[@drjennale]

Agreed. Once you build that bond with patients, it makes things easier.

[@breehopkins2086]

Jenny Le im sure your doing a great job. (: wish u lived in the california riverside area. (: i would love to have u as a doctor. Btw your little one is growing up so fast and is soo adorable(:

[@drjennale]

I use to live in SD! I know isn't he!! I'm not ready for him to grow so fast. I already miss it when he was tiny and still like to sleep on me.

[@YaYaWeighsIn]

I see my doctor in a C appointment, which gives me more time with them because I Have MS. I saw my primary care doctor till I was 22.

[@drjennale]

What's a C appointment?

[@YaYaWeighsIn]

Jenny Le a c appointment just means the doctor gets more time with a particular patient due to certain circumstances (for example I have multiple sclerosis so if I’m sick the doctor will see me for a longer period). It must be just in my area, idk.

[@bratbaby8]

I feel like my appt takes 40 minutes to an hour but I only spend 10-15 min with the actual primary care doctor .

[@krystall5516]

Yeah last time I went to my doctor’s office she spent 10 minutes (which seemed like 5 honestly)

[@abbeydixon9385]

Hi! I love your videos. I'm a family physician resident (or "GP Trainee" as we call it!) In the UK, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Here patient appointments are 10 minutes, with no gaps. So a GP would see 18-24 patients in a typical morning). It's interesting to hear how different it is in the states. Can't wait to see more of your excellent videos! Merry Christmas to you and your family 🙂 Abbey, (@marfanical)

[@drjennale]

😱😱😱 10 minutes!!

[@MsMyrmaid]

It might be because they have 24 years of medical history and background on me, but even if they are sometimes rushed I find the doctors at my family medicine practice so much more helpful than the specialists they refer me to sometimes. The specialists have the same time constraints but none of the background on me.

[@drjennale]

That's what so great about FM!

[@miriamromero3838]

i work for an internal med doctor and he spends 15-20 min with each patient

[@drjennale]

That's average

[@cynthiaramos3996]

10 minutes!!

[@savannahramirez1737]

Hi Jenny, I was hoping I could get your advice. About 8 weeks ago I got really sick, I had sweats, coughing was so loud and sounded like wheezing, when I coughed it hurt my back, and happened anytime I lied down, took a deep breathe or laughed. I also had green stuff coming out of my cough and nose. I would go on these cough attacks where I would break out in sweats and neither halls or cough medicine was working (I had to leave two restaurants they were so bad). I went to a doctor who said I had a sinus infection and she gave me a Z-pack and some medicine to numb my lungs. However, three-five days after that I think I ended up having pneumonia. I had all the symptoms except my chest rarely ever hurt from coughing. But I felt extremely weak, I didn't want to eat, and I couldn't stop sweating. It got so bad that I couldn't drive myself to the hospital and took nyquil to sleep in off. That lasted for 2-3 days. However now, 8 weeks later I feel much better but I do have a bad cough occasionally and when this happens I can feel it in my chest. and its absolutely painful. I've had to train my lungs to take smaller breaths so I don't burst into a coughing fit and hate taking deep breaths. This leads me to now: I recently noticed theres a swollen lymph node behind my neck that comes and goes. This time its gotten a lot bigger and is hard, I am curious to know what might be happening to me? I have read some forums online that said this occurs when your body is trying to fight an infection. Am I still fighting an infection? When will this go away? And did I have pneumonia??

[@savannahramirez1737]

Currently I have not been able to stop sweating so easily as well. I will bend over and start sweating or lay in a weird position and sweat.

[@drjennale]

I don't have enough information to answer your question. This is something that you would have to see a doctor in person for so they can also do a through physical exam. Lymph nodes do become swollen when you're sick but I can't tell you for certain that is what it is without seeing and feeling it in person.

[@failyourwaytothetop]

Vannah Ramirez You sound like me before I became a naturalist when I was a teenager living with my parents.

[@eunicekim2772]

I typically wait 45 min in the waiting room, then wait another 10-20 min in the patient room, my PCP sees me for 3-4 min, and he's done T_T I think my shortest visit was 2 min...QQ but the pediatrician I worked for would have 15 min slots for each patient/family, but would go anywhere from 15-40 min depending on how sick the child was or if they needed a full physical for school :)

[@drjennale]

Ya most offices are like that. The slots are always 15-20 minutes long. But if the patient needs you, you don't just turn them away. So you take longer ... and the other patients get mad cause you fall behind. It's a vicious cycle 😪

[@sangayongmu2962]

ur babby aww so cute

[@drjennale]

Thank you 👶🏻💙

[@dreavela720]

What does your husband do. Is he a doctor too?

[@remposhie9575]

Drea 95G if you were still wondering, her husband stays home and works while looking after their son! He works in real estate

[@azsy8326]

Primary care doctor make us patients wait and than rush us and move on to the next patient.

[@drjennale]

There are some doctors that make you feel rushed but not all of us are like that.