How to be assertive without coming of as rude?

I forgot to add that after that doc blew me off, when my surgeon did come back, he though i had a hernia and took me in straight in for emergency surgery. That's why i don't trust that other one.

So do i talk to the advocate again or will that make it worse for me? Or just tough it out till my surgeon comes back next week. But as a patient i think i have a right to fair and equal treatment which i'm not receiving and a part of me wants to say something. I have been unable to do anything since last week. Missed classes, work, gym. I've just been at home. Not even eating right either.

My opinion: if you are in that much pain it is time to go to the hospital. You have a right to fair and equal treatment, yes.

It's times like this I hate OH and messages. Phone would be so much easier. Go and ask for help.

Thanks Karen, you are the best. I will definitely do that.