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 ...

From finding a doctor to asking the right questions, Dr. Tara Narula has tips. From making doctor's appointments to managing insurance to getting lab work done, taking care of your health can feel ...

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

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Primary care doctors have heard it all—yet there are four words they hope their patients don’t say. Here’s ...

In many cases, teenagers can have a doctor’s appointment without a parent or guardian present, although state laws vary. There are many reasons a teenager may want to see a doctor on their own, ...

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?

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A new start-up in Philadelphia is helping people get to and from medical appointments without the added stress. Many times when you have a medical appointment, that means you ...

These helpful tips may help you get seen to more quickly. April 15, 2012— -- When you need to see a doctor, you want an appointment ASAP. Trouble is, your idea of "possible" is usually very ...

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 ...

Taking time to prepare for your doctor’s appointment can help ensure you make the most of your time and cover everything important to you. This can include writing down your questions beforehand and ...