when you try to make the appointment yourself? However, if you have your own primary doctor make it for you, they can usually get you an appointment within a week. Why is this?
2007-07-26 01:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by debodun 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
they keep slots open for patients that have conditions which need immediate attention. if its just a checkup or something not urgent, they are busy people and tend to be booked way ahead
2007-07-26 01:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have set schedules and time slots for seeing patients. For the most part my schedule is full about 2 months out. However if another professionals and asks, I will try my best to find a place to put them. Maybe miss part of lunch or stay a little late. We know if it's a referral, it is probably a legitimate problem.
2007-07-26 08:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by D28Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your doctor refers you, the specialist knows it's a legitimate condition requiring attention. This weeds out the the people that are just suffering from nothing more than a bad case of hypochondria.
2007-07-26 08:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by kapustafooz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a good way to know if they are worth seeing. if they are booked then that means people like them. and also specialist (I think) take more time with you)
2007-07-26 08:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by Amy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For good or ill (no pun intended), most physicians are just a "good 'ol boys" type of society with a little more extensive education.
2007-07-26 08:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by michele 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋