For new patients, the earlier the appointment is, the less reputable and reliable the doctor is?

Question

How you guys choose a good doctor? Any tricks?

Answer 1

I work for a physician. A lot of places have long waits simply because of an influx of physicals. For example, this is the worst season to try and get a new appointment during, because it's back-to-school time.

If you want a good, trusted reccomendation for a decent physician, ask one of your favorite specialists. Your insurance company can also tell you if a physician has had any complaints lodged against them.

And if you still want another opinion, ask a family member or friend - and have them give specific reasons why they do or do not like that provider. Good luck!

Answer 2

Not necessarily. This modern urban myth arose because office physicians used to, (and some still do) hospital rounds in the mornings. A "newbie" physician would not have enough patients yet to have any in the hospital to round on.

However, nowadays, in many places, there are "hospitalists" who take over all care of patients in hospitals, and their regular doctor is not responsible for their care when they are there, but will get followup info from the doc in the hospital.

A new doctor, while maybe not as experienced, is more recently informed of the current information that is available. Either new or more experienced doctors can be real jerks, that depends more on personality than on years' experience. Some older doctors get too busy (or lazy) to really keep up with the latest treatment options available and tend to stick with what was taught when they were in training.

What really matters is if you have confidence in the doctor and good communication with him/her.

Answer 3

Sometimes Doctors have cancelations and are able to get you in much quicker than they normally would have been. Other doctors make every effort to get new patients in depending on the problem. You can not judge the quality of the doctor by the appointment time. Ask around at the local hospital for references and ask people you work with or friends who they see and if they like them. Remember you can always switch doctors if you are not satisfied.

Answer 4

The thing you mentioned seems strange.

The best way to find a new doctor is word of mouth from friends, or by talking to other health care people you know- the school nurse, your therapist, etc.

When meeting a new doc, ask questions. You can find interview questions on-line, but the key thing is do you like working with him o rher, and are you comfortable with their answers?

Answer 5

mornings are hard for most to see the docter so if you want to interview them so you can find out if you like them that is a way to go or if you van find out what people in your area say on what docters they do and do not like