[Parker]

Originally Posted by onslowe

I don't want to stir the pot but I've taken a different outlook as to waits in a doctor's office and I have been to many this past year. I lived and worked like many of us under the yoke of stressful time and scheduling requirements in work, travel and so on. I am retired now and seek at all times to lessen my 'stress triggers.'

I try for early a.m. appointments - I do not simply take what is first offered if it's not early. I do not schedule other appointments close to each other to avoid being late due to office waiting time. I have a calendar and I bring it and use it. I can't remember every appointment or commitment so the calendar stops the 'conflicts' or 'piggy back' appointments etc.

I have waited less than ten minutes and waited more than an hour. I am one patient out of many, and maybe some others have need for longer time with the doctor.


I always bring a book and find the opportunity to read a great comfort.

I am not trying to be preachy. I am retired. I don't want to stress myself out - been there, done that. For very selfish, pragmatic reasons I choose go with the flow.

That's my take on this. I hope it might help someone else.

Just reading this post makes me calmer. Very good advice.