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.

If you miss a doctor's appointment these days, you could get hit with a "no-show" fee of up to $100 — or more. This happened to me recently for the first time, and the charge was a steep $150. When I ...

Important paperwork to take to a doctor’s appointment includes insurance cards, medical records, and a list of current medications. However, the necessary paperwork may vary depending on the ...

It’s easy to feel helpless when you need to see a doctor but can’t get in for weeks or months (or longer!). But there are steps you can take to potentially speed up the process. Here, tips and ...

Why does my doctor's appointment feel so rushed? Are there enough doctors? What are the incentives that drive doctors to see a lot of patients? Who is to blame?

Everyone has experienced it: It can take forever to get an appointment to see your doctor. We dig into the underlying problems and offer hope for a better future. By now, most of us understand that ...

Following a doctor’s orders may not be as easy as it sounds, especially with patients alone in an exam room, according to a ...

If you have ever felt like your medical concerns were being ignored or easily dismissed, then you've fallen victim to "medical gaslighting." And you're hardly alone. This practice is particularly ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Americans on Medicaid have a harder time getting a prompt doctor's appointment, which may help explain why some end up going to the ER, a new study finds. The problem is ...

On demand, not on hold — new research revealed the top hurdles that send patients running to a new doctor. According to a ...

Some of you may be familiar with a certain ritual of American life: The doctor’s appointment. I don’t know anyone who actually likes doctor’s appointments — except maybe the doctor — but it seems to ...