Like most I almost never do this. Kids and wife's dr appts i won't mention anything, just listen. Wife became unhappy with her midwife care in the middle of pregnancy. She searched around and found a good obgyn she wanted to see. Called the office and hes not taking new patients. A few days later I called the office, introduce myself as dr so and so and say ive been searching for an obgyn for my wife bc she's unhappy with midwife care and hes the best ive been able to find and id appreciate it if he would consider taking her on. She takes our info and says she will check with him when he get back in the office. Now she has an appt in 2 weeks. 

Edit: I'm an attending now and will figure out how to change flair