Stupid & Silly Rules

I had called my gynecologist’s office this morning to make an appointment to see the gynae, sometime next week. And guess what the secretary told me..??? That i need a referral from my family doctor.. since I haven’t seen him for some time now..! *slap forehead* !! What kinda rules and regulation is this anyways..??? I’ve seen him before for years.. and i stopped because i wasn’t gonna do an op till later.. i WAS his patient before.. so WTF..!!! This is so aggravating..!! i’ve never had to go on a round about trip .. back home..! it must be a Canadian thing..??