Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. Even the professionals plan ahead.

Make the most of your doctor’s appointment by preparing a list of questions about wellness tests, lifestyle changes, family ...

In the United States’ health care system, you can spend weeks or months anticipating a doctor‘s appointment, plus a few minutes or hours in the waiting room when the day comes. In contrast, your ...

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?

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 ...

Last year, while on a business trip, internist Shaman Singh, M.D., developed red bumps on both feet. The 44-year-old initially chalked it up to bug bites, but when the rash spread up his legs and the ...

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 ...

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.