As a nurse who has worked in several Dr. offices, I would first ask if you like and trust the Dr. If so, take a book and schedule accordingly. It does help to be the first patient of the day. If you don't like the Dr. or the way the office is run, fire them and then tell them why. They can't fix something that they don't know about. Each day has it's challenges, be it surgeries, patients with many problems to discuss, comforting a patient who has just received an upsetting diagnosis.... The list goes on and on. You may be the next person that the Dr. needs to spend extra time with. This also applies to waiting for the Dr. (nurse) to return your call. Please remember to ask all of your questions when you first call so the nurse can get all the answers the first time she/he discusses your situation with the Dr. You may want to write out your questions before calling so you don't forget to include all pertinent information. Good luck!
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