“The system is costly, confusing, and it takes too long to get needed care,” said John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll LLC, ...

Dr. Yurkiewicz is a primary care physician and oncologist on the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the author of the new book, Fragmented: A Doctor’s Quest to Piece Together ...

Preparing well for a doctor’s appointment can ensure a person gets the most out of their time with the doctor and covers everything necessary, including questions and concerns. A person can feel more ...

Getting a doctor’s appointment for an urgent issue like the flu or COVID may not be a problem these days, but anyone trying to become established as a new patient with a family doctor may be in for a ...

In 2004, the physician search firm Merritt Hawkins first issued their Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times. That year, the national average wait to get in to see a new physician was 21 days, an ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Running late is also a symptom of wider health-related issues. Australians are living longer with multiple, chronic ...

(WHTM) – It’s become more and more frustrating getting a doctor’s appointment lately, and we are not just talking about dermatologists. Even your primary care doctor may not be able to see you right ...

BOSTON - It's cold and flu season, the hardest time of the year to stay healthy. It's also never been harder trying to find a doctor in Massachusetts. If you've been having trouble, you're not alone. ...