I'm at the pediatrician office for a well child visit with my daughter. Appointment was 9:20. Vitals taken and paperwork filled out, but still waiting to see a doctor. Reason #30584 of why healthcare in the US sucks. Why can every other sector keep appts, but physicians can't?
@sgremminger How would you feel if there was a serious diagnosis with your daughter but your pediatrician told you that they’ll have to talk to you about that next time since they have to be on time for their next appointment?
@MrFPastPuff So everyone else in the world can plan for and manage uncertainty, but physician's offices can't?
@sgremminger I see patients every 10 minutes. I will dictate my notes at the end of the day, to try and keep the appropriate appt times. Then I’ll get a 93 year old patient who takes 45 minutes, and it causes a delay. Are you suggesting I cut those patients off?