Doctor's Appointments?

Question

Hi, was just wondering, when you go to the doctor's, if you have 2 medical complaints, would you spill them out in one appointment or would you make 2?

Thanks

Answer 1

Spill em out. What I do. The doctor is there to see you. Not to treat one problem. That's how my Doctor works it at least. Along with every other at the clinic, and how I intend to work when I'm a doctor.

Answer 2

Hello, I work in a Doctor's Surgery and the golden rule, is one problem per appointment, if you have more than one ailment, you should book a double appointment with the receptionist.

Hope this helps.

W.T.

Answer 3

I would just make 1 appointment but if I thought any of the complaints were complicated I would make it a double appointment.

Answer 4

Just make one appointment.  However, if you are going for an annual exam (pap smear, etc) a lot of clinics will only want to take care of the annual stuff, and will want you to make a second appointment for other issues.  Just ask your clinic though!

Answer 5

Do it all in one visit. The Doctor will appreciate just one visit

Answer 6

They only generally book you long enough to talk about ONE problem, so if you talk about TWO whilst they wouldnt stop you, you would make them run behind, the best thing to do is, when you book the appointment, tell the receptionist that you wish to discuss TWO things, and ask her whether she needs to book you a little longer.  They will really appreciate that!  Good luck x  

Answer 7

Tell the nurse or receptionist when you schedule that you are coming in ONCE for both issues. That should take care of it ;)

Answer 8

Given the cost of health care, get it done in one appointment!