I had a phone appointment yesterday. I didn’t recognise the name of the doctor so assumed he’s new or a locum. It’s a big medical centre. The call was about different painkillers and a muscle relaxant for an unstable joint that had partially dislocated and caused muscle spasms after it had gone back into place.
He asked if he could confirm my name and asked for my d.o.b. He sort of laughed a bit when I’d finished and said what a nice voice I had. He said it was very calm and relaxing and he said he felt like he might be the patient. I said oh ok thanks then he asked how he could help. It seemed a very strange thing to say. Not sure why I’m posting as it’s not something I’d complain about but it’s not something I’ve come across before either and it felt odd and derailed the appointment a bit. Is it me or was it a bit weird /unprofessional?