I have an app for 2:30 p.m. I get call into the next office 35 minutes later. Then wait another 15 before the doctor actually comes in.
2006-07-19 12:20:42 · 13 answers · asked by Doug 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
because they overbook patients....
because sometimes other patients appointments took longer than usual
because sometimes there is an emergency
because doctors often schedule patients to be there before they actually even arrive
but mostly because they overbook to begin with...
2006-07-19 12:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by myheartisjames 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Doctors are very busy people. They quite often have several patients waiting for them, and sometimes, a patient's concerns may take longer than usual. This will put the doctors behind schedule. Doctors also have to fill out paperwork if they work in a smaller clinic, and they have to write things about the patient's condition. This may also take longer to get through, putting the doctor behind schedule.
A suggestion to avoid this would be to try and get an appointment earlier in the day. That way, your doctor might get to you faster and you can wait less time.
2006-07-19 12:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this happens is usually at the fact that the doctor is running late. The doctor's assistant usually uses the average method to schedule appointment, but as you know, most appointment won't be average so as the day progresses and the number of people are seen, the doctor begins to fall back. To avoid this problem, schedule appointments early during the day.
2006-07-19 12:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are lucky. My app. was for 2:30 I didn't get in until 4:00 I was out by 5. It drives me crazy!!! Why make an appointment, my time is valuable too. I can have patience but that was to long.
2006-07-19 13:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by Shellee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They double book and don't schedule enough time between patients. The more people they can get in the office, the more money they can make. It's that simple. Unless they are a surgeon who gets called to the hospital, then it's usally a case of overbooking!!
2006-07-19 12:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by rockinout 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because thay can I was at my Dr yesterday and was told to be there at 9am. So I was. Well at about 9:50 I got called back to see the Dr. Then about 10:20 the Dr. came in. Well you would have to know me to know what kind of person I am. Anyway I looked at me Dr. and said if you woulden going to see me untill 10:30 WHY did you want me here at 9:00 !!! And I also told her if she did it again I would just go home and she would not get payed for me not showing up!!! so you got off easy i was 90 min. getting to see my Dr.!!!....PS..I told her the next time I was only going to waite 15 min. and that is all!! and you herad it here first from a REAL Nutcase!!!""""NUT'S"""..PS...did i win...did i win....did i win????
2006-07-19 12:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by dl200558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its for a Psychiatrist then the reason is that they always allow so much time to see someone, then they have to write in the notes and dictate letters to the GP, so even when someone comes straight out, the next person always has to wait.
2006-07-19 12:34:31 · answer #7 · answered by freakybaby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a really good trick...always make the appt. right after lunch...like U wanna see the Doctor first appl after the Doctor comes back from lunch...it has worked for me every time...
2006-07-19 12:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the old people who were in just ahead of you talked too long. They never get to socialize so they yammer to the doctor about every little bump and bruise.
2006-07-19 12:24:16 · answer #9 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea I find it very annoying esp the wait after you are in the small office
2006-07-19 13:17:13 · answer #10 · answered by nora7142@verizon.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋