Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 27, 2009 Dr. Michael Warren, in his weekly health column, writes that a patient should have a plan if they are unable to reach their doctor on a weekend. "So what can you do on the weekend if the answering service refers you to your doctor's partner? The first rule is to be prepared for such possibility and investigate your doctor's medical practice before choosing its services. Make sure the other physicians meet your expectations in qualifications and personality."