November 25, 2025
Glauc Talk: Why Can’t I Get a Doctor’s Appointment?
Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensAbout this episode
This week, Kristin and I dig into my long-overdue skin check, a gift from my mom (because nothing says “happy birthday” like preventative medicine). We talk about awkward gown moments, dermatologists who multitask like superheroes, and why apparently I’m not famous in derm circles. Then we get a little more serious about why it takes forever to get a doctor’s appointment, how the physician shortage is affecting care, and what it really looks like behind the scenes when you’re trying to squeeze emergency patients into a full clinic. And because no episode is complete without chaos, we end with heart anatomy roulette, everything from ejection fraction to pericardial tamponade to “who decided to name it heart block?” Takeaways: What happens when your doctor wields liquid nitrogen like John Wick. Why Kristin wears SPF indoors and Will’s toothpaste-based sunscreen hack gone wrong. What happens when patients can’t get in anywhere and how ophthalmologists end up triaging headaches. The chaotic cardiology review that covers everything from ejection fraction to pericardial tamponade. The CPR conversation that turns unexpectedly sentimental (and slightly morbid). — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Go to http//www.cozyearth.com and use code KNOCKKNOCK for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night. Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices