[Challenger]

Originally Posted by kriley1211

A few weeks ago, I was visiting friends in Scottsdale, AZ, when I became ill with an ear infection. A friend suggested that I try the CVS minute clinic nearby. I was soooooo pleased with their service. I ended up needing a second visit and will use the CVS minute clinic when possible. Their hours on 466 are until 7:30 pm, M-F, and until 5:30pm on Sat and Sun. The nice feature is that the patient signs in at a computer kiosk and is told how long until their appointment. My wait the second time was three hours, BUT, I ran errands and even went home to let my dogs out, because the computer generates a message telling me when to return for my appt. time.

In "the old days" we went to the family doctor for an ear infection, not to the emergency room. That is a very real part of the problem. I applaud your use of a clinic . Seems you still had an extended wait. If the problem had serious implications , they would have then sent you to the emergency room.

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by kriley1211

A few weeks ago, I was visiting friends in Scottsdale, AZ, when I became ill with an ear infection. A friend suggested that I try the CVS minute clinic nearby. I was soooooo pleased with their service. I ended up needing a second visit and will use the CVS minute clinic when possible. Their hours on 466 are until 7:30 pm, M-F, and until 5:30pm on Sat and Sun. The nice feature is that the patient signs in at a computer kiosk and is told how long until their appointment. My wait the second time was three hours, BUT, I ran errands and even went home to let my dogs out, because the computer generates a message telling me when to return for my appt. time.

Very interesting. What is the cost for this service?