Doctor's punctuality

[Cmarsh]

Basically every time I have attended a doctor's appointment they have been 15 to 60 minutes late. Never once had an acknowledgment of their tardiness or an apology, just act like nothing has happened.

Has this been your experience?

Better yet has anyone confronted a doctor about their lack of punctuality?

 

[Marklar_33]

Oxymoron

 

[Upgrayedd]

Basically every time I have attended a doctor's appointment they have been 15 to 60 minutes late. Never once had an acknowledgment of their tardiness or an apology, just act like nothing has happened.

Has this been your experience?

Better yet has anyone confronted a doctor about their lack of punctuality?

Because after working with patients they are simply going to go "Times up lol book tomorrow!" and kick them out

 

[SugarShane]

Never had a doctor run on time. Always waiting 20-30 minutes to get about 3 minutes of face time with the Doctor who then rushes you out asap.

My dentist on the other hand, always on time, often early. A few times I've walked in 5 minutes early to him standing at the counter waiting for me. Dude is punctual as ****.

 

[Cmarsh]

Because after working with patients they are simply going to go "Times up lol book tomorrow!" and kick them out

Psychologists and counsellors actually do this. Doctors dont seem to give a shit.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Psychologists and counsellors actually do this. Doctors dont seem to give a shit.

Actually giving a shit maybe why doctors spend more then the 15 minute alloted time with someone?

 

[JUBJUB]

Basically every time I have attended a doctor's appointment they have been 15 to 60 minutes late. Never once had an acknowledgment of their tardiness or an apology, just act like nothing has happened.

Has this been your experience?

Better yet has anyone confronted a doctor about their lack of punctuality?

I always try and make my doctors appointment early in the morning [between 9-10am] as I know I'll be waiting nearly 30 minutes for the appointment.
Dunno what it would be like with an afternoon appointment.Might be waiting over an hour.

 

[Gough]

Plenty of times I've been "that" patients who fouls up a doc's schedule. I can't begrudge that of others.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Plenty of times I've been "that" patients who fouls up a doc's schedule. I can't begrudge that of others.

Tends to be an older person wanting a nice big chat. Doctors have to spend time with


And yeah. If i cant see a doctor before 10am i will go to a different place for an appointment. A 5 minute longer wait is better then 50.

 

[WCErevival]

I had one yesterday and got in 5 minutes earlier than the appointment time. First time its ever happened.

 

[Plugger35]

You can't really blame them when appointments can take longer than they've planned.

The GP clinic I go to they now ask if you just need a short 15 min appointment or a longer 30 min one but sometimes it's hard to know how long you'll need and you still end up waiting for ages due to a backlog of appointments.

 

[Dan Moody]

You can't really blame them when appointments can take longer than they've planned.

The GP clinic I go to they now ask if you just need a short 15 min appointment or a longer 30 min one but sometimes it's hard to know how long you'll need and you still end up waiting for ages due to a backlog of appointments.

Yes you can blame them.
Sneaky bastards always try to ask extra questions to tip you over into an "extended" appointment.
**** that, $47 compared to $110, just give me that cream for my nut rash and I'll be on my way.

 

[Procrastinator35]

Anything over half an hour should come with a freebie, out of their little chem sample bag....For blokes my age, that means Viagra....Job done.

 

[ioppolo]

I'm more thinking what the hell are the patients doing to take so friggin long.

 

[JUBJUB]

Anything over half an hour should come with a freebie, out of their little chem sample bag....For blokes my age, that means Viagra....Job done.

Ah now we know why you go to the doctors - Mr Johnson is on the fritz

 

[jamaican_eagle]

Never had a doctor run on time. Always waiting 20-30 minutes to get about 3 minutes of face time with the Doctor who then rushes you out asap.

My dentist on the other hand, always on time, often early. A few times I've walked in 5 minutes early to him standing at the counter waiting for me. Dude is punctual as ****.

Same for me.

My dentist is always on time, and when I get there early then I can come in straight away too.

Also, always offering if I need something extra done for free such as adjusting my splint (for grinding).

Meanwhile, the old doc is half an hour late and also doesn't seem to know more than the average guy who has looked something up on the internet.

 

[SugarShane]

I'm more thinking what the hell are the patients doing to take so friggin long.

Same. Sitting in the waiting room watching everyone go in, 20 minutes later they come out. I don't think I've ever been in there for more than 5 minutes. Maybe 10 at a stretch.

 

[Brad Goodman]

My dentist is always on time, and when I get there early then I can come in straight away too.

Mine only ever has one appointment per day, at 2:30. I always tell him he'd make more money if he saw more patients.

 

[TheFreshBanana]

I'm more thinking what the hell are the patients doing to take so friggin long.

A lot of patients need a weekly review from their GP after being discharged from the hospital.

It would take that amount of time to assess the wound, ask the questions and do the proper documentation.

 

[jamaican_eagle]

Mine only ever has one appointment per day, at 2:30. I always tell him he'd make more money if he saw more patients.

So he only has 1 appoint per day and its at tooth hurty?

 

[Perth gal]

I waited an hour and a half once . The patient came out bawling. I guess it wasn't good news. So i wasn't angry. Just felt sorry for them.

 

[Run n Spread]

Hard but could be better. Difficult thou if they suspect something major from a routine check up. Personally I hope I never have to go to a Dr again.

 

[Scotland]

I don't go to the doctor often but I've had a fairly good run with punctuality. I always go for weekday morning slots and don't seem to have much trouble.

On the flip side, WTF do people do in there to push back the next appointment?

 

[Marklar_33]

So he only has 1 appoint per day and its at tooth hurty?

This guy! He gets it!

 

[Neese]

I don't care if I have to wait. Always have a book.
Then again I have gone to the same place for 20 years and they always fit me in if I have something urgent. Always be nice to the reception ladies