r/mildlyinfuriating • u/MassiveCup5591 • 24d ago

I'm slightly vexed Healthcare in the US

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Waiting for the doctor for a simple physical. I get handed this.

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u/tealestblue 24d ago

I wish more did that! Helps them keep on schedule.

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u/JHoney1 24d ago

I would love to. Unfortunately admin forces us to have enormous panels and my next available is over a month out.

It sucks to say, yeah I understand your knee is really hurting. Come back in a month and we can talk about it. 😭

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u/Professional_Many_83 24d ago

lol. A month. My next opening is in January

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u/Brock_Lobstweiler 24d ago

This is why I've used the 24 hour nursing line for things that can't wait for the next available appointment. If I call them and it's not something they can address, I get the quickest available appointment in the clinic. Last time I actually got my own PCP who was that day's floating physician.

Only had to use it twice - once for new optical migraine symptoms so different than previous migraines it scared me. The other time for a women's health issue that couldn't wait. I had to drive an hour to the nearest place with an opening the next day, but at least I didn't have to wait over the weekend!

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u/EmotionalEmetic 23d ago

I mean, if you still pay for the visit when a new/working up concern is addressed, would you rather do it at the physical (preventative portion is free, new issue is billed as a new separate issue) or would you prefer to come back?

Most of my patients get pissed if they have to come back.