My FL got a call on Mother's Day Sunday a couple of years ago from his kidney doctor that he had the results of his test and to come in on Tuesday,and perhaps he should have someone with him.
My FIL was freaking out, actually cried to me thinking he had cancer or something.
My BIL drove up the 3 hours from MD where he lives, my husband and other BIL took the day off, they all go to the doctor..he's fine, results were fine, the numbers were slightly off, but the dr thought it probably was because he was just getting over being sick when they took the blood. so he retook blood, yup they were all totally fine after that one.
Don't ask me why he called on a Sunday and said he should have someone be with him in the office.
No family member called on Monday? Patients of a certain age, with hearing difficulties, or who are suffering from serious conditions are often advised to bring someone along to be a second pair or ears. It does not mean that all test results are life-changing. Maybe FIL came in alone last time and seemed shaky so the doctor made a note to tell him to bring someone with him. That's something for FIL and his sons to discuss with the doctor.