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Originally Posted by Deschodt
That and the lack of consideration for your time (30 min+ wait?) is why I switched to OneMedical years ago, one of those boutique doctor deals... Same insurance, just extra $150/year.
I show up 3 minutes before my appointment, in a spacious waiting room that is generally *empty* because people are seen on time. I wait at most 5 minutes, doctors calls me in - done with minimal contact ;-) If my doc is not around that day at that time, I can see any other doc in the office (or the other office closer to work) and they all have my file... It's the way to go !
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My dermatologist works that way. I have told him and his staff, they should have seminars on the right way to run an office. They want a patient to show up 15 minutes BEFORE the appointment time, to fill out the typical paperwork, update the records and make the co-pay. That usually takes 5 to 8 minutes. Go have a seat and most times within a minute they call me to an exam room. The nurse asks the same questions as last time, tells me to strip to my underwear and she leaves. About the time I am undressed in walks the doctor. He shakes my hand, looks me over like a USDA meat inspector looking at hides, zaps whatever new spot he does not like, tells me to come see him in 12 months, shakes my hand, and leaves. I get dressed, and back up front in time to make an appointment for next time. I usually leave about the time my appointment was scheduled.
And yea, I grew up in Hawaii, ran around with no shirt, no shoes, no sunscreen and was as brown as the locals.