to discover that, for one reason or another, your provider
is out of town or doesn't specialize in what's wrong with
you or isn't on call (available) when you really need him.
This situation can be particularly trying if the problem
you're having is sexual in nature or is related to your
sexual practices.
practitioner isn't on call. You'll have to deal with someone
else, someone who may or may not have access to your
medical history and who probably doesn't know anything
about you or your sexual practices. The skills you practiced
when you came out to your own practitioner will be
helpful here.