What is the best way to handle a physician who consistently throws off the office schedule by returning late from lunch? 

A. Organize the entire office staff to be late for work one day
B. Reprimand the physician for being rude and inconsiderate
C. At a staff meeting, demand that the physician start being more punctual
D. Have the entire staff threaten to quit if the physician does not start being more prompt
E. Avoid scheduling patients for the first appointment after lunch when possible

E. Avoid scheduling patients for the first appointment after lunch when possible
You might try gentle hints to make the physician realize that he is responsible for the problem. If that does not work, try to avoid scheduling patients for the first appointment after lunch to help keep the office on schedule.