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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a provider, I often run late because I actually listen to my patients.

If a patient complains about the timing, I apologize profusely and then do my absolute best to see them in 5 minutes or less.  It is what they wanted me to do with the ithrrs, so that is what they can have.

I work in an obgyn field.  Every time you read about maternal mortality and morbidity in the USA, or that it takes 10+ years to diagnose endometriosis (takes a 15-20 min detailed interview), I assure you these docs run on time.

[b]I would love to have a scheduled 30 min appt to see each patient, but it is unrealistic[/b].[/quote]

And there you have it. It is "unrealistic" to expect responsible scheduling from doctors. You will get 10-15 minutes and be scheduled at the same time as 10 other patients. Anything else is unrealistic. 
In what other field is this acceptable? Why do we permit doctors to treat their patients so terribly? The lack of respect is a slap in the face. [/quote]

I see, you'd rather have a 6 month wait for a primary care visit.  They squeeze in as many patients as they can see because the need is there.  All it takes is one late patient or one lousy medical assistant to throw off the whole morning's schedule.  I'm only in my 40s but I'm old enough to know that going to the doctor usually means a long wait.  I always try to get the first appointment of the day when possible because these are usually on time.[/quote]

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