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Several thoughts on this subject as I have been to doctors that run their offices pretty much on time and I have been to others where the wait was excecessive.
1. It's all the doctors fault. Whether he/she is running late or had an emergency. They run their office, and some with an iron fist. I have seen some staff members stressed out and in fear, from some dictorial doctors. Please, don't take your anger out on staff as they usually are doing their best to keep everyone happy and only following orders. I would raise the issue with the doctor, as he/she is the one making all the decisions. If they support their staff fully, and you know the staff screwed up, it's time to find a new doctor. IMHO I raised some issures with two doctors. One said he would talk to them and straighten it out. The next visit, their attitude totally changed from surly, to respectful. The other doctor supported his staff. His staff was afraid of him, in that I could see that he had a set of rules to follow, and there would be He**, if one took it upion themselves, to not totally obey his commands. I have seen a lot of turnover in his staff as no one likes to be treated that way, (disrespectfully).
2. The doctors time, is the only time that is important. Just ask them, they will tell you. Always humble and respectful of your time, NOT.
3. If a doctor "forgets, I am the customer who pays the bill". If I don't receive good care, I will be looking for another doctor, as this is unacceptabole to me.
4. "I don't let anyone talk down to me" in case the doctor has a GOD complex.
5. I like it when a doctor has some consideration for your time spent, ane he/she wants to work with you, to be a partner in one's good continued health goals. i believe you should be an advocate for your own health and have all questions to be asked at the time of the appointment. Forgetting to ask is not taking your health concerns seriously. IMHO
6. When iwas working, my time was crucial to me, as I didn't get paid by sitting in the doctor's office. Being retired, I can go to the docors in a relaxed state of mind. However, my time is still important to me and should't have an excessive delay unless the doctor had an unforseen emergency. I will bring a book with me and chill out. if it happens too many times, then it's time to change doctors. We are the customer!!!!!

Other than what I mentioned above, I am a sweetheat to deal with. Just askme, I will tell you.