Dear Amy: Bringing a friend to the doctor

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Dear Amy: I work in a medical clinic and would like to weigh in on the practice of people bringing friends with them to their appointments.

Unless another person is needed to help with medical issues, I find it very annoying for people to bring an entourage.

I have had patients bring five friends or relatives with them. It is disruptive.

People need to know: Your entourage will not be allowed in to watch you have your test done, so please don't ask. It is a medical test, not a live performance at the theater. — Annoyed Practitioner

Dear Annoyed: Well said.