Had a doctor like that as well. He was always on time because he had not patients. Had to drop him when I get seriously ill.
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octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
Sorry no, my doctor is almost always on time. Have been amazingly lucky with that.
bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 2 months ago
octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
Not the case here, but thanks!
Jesus_666@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It depends on how busy the day is, I guess. Today I arrived 5 minutes early and waited for less than a minute. But my GP is pretty good at scheduling anyway; I don’t think I’ve ever waited for more than 15 minutes.
TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 months ago
you probably aren’t american then
octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
And yet!
TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Are you trying to say that this single doctor is the exception? Surely in america you’ve had this experience.
The best case I normally ever see is a 5 minute wait time. I am rarely seen on time even if I’m early. Which don’t get me wrong, that is reasonable. But I’ve waited 30 min to an hour many times. This issue is super common in this country. I’ve gotten medical attention in multiple cities and states and it’s almost always shit.
A relative just had to go to the ER in Florida and needed some scans quickly. She waited 16 hours I believe. During that time, they would only let her have ice in a cup, not even water. There was little to no communication or way of knowing when she’d get the scans. I wish I was surprised by that story, but I’m not.
refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 2 months ago
I’m American, and not once have I had that experience.
Now the bills and dealing with insurance on the other hand…
octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
Just sharing my own experiences. Sorry they weren’t awful. Not with doctors and nurses anyway, even if I go beyond my PCP. (And I have spent A LOT of the past couple years in the hospital either for myself or family members.) Insurance on the other hand…
OP was a question. My answer is no. I’m OK with someone else’s being different.
droporain@lemmynsfw.com 2 months ago
Wow one doctor! Your personal anecdote must cancel out this stereotype. Here is your trophy 🏆.
dingus@lemmy.world 2 months ago
If you tend to schedule as one of the earliest appointments in the day, you’ll often be seen on time ime. It’s the later appointments that get shafted.
Due to my work schedule, I always have to pick the earliest available appointments in the mornings, and I’ve not generally had a problem with it at various places I’ve been.