Lou Im sure you can handle him/her. Just say 'yeah yeah youre really helping.. what would I do without you!? JUst this little 'thing' and im cured its magical'.. Ive found that the Docs tend to then feel good about themselves and pretty much start listening to what you want and accommodating that
Maybe a tad manipulative but ultimately they feel good I feel good.. 'hey' * french shrug *