Preparing well for a doctor’s appointment can ensure a person gets the most out of their time with the doctor and covers everything necessary, including questions and concerns. A person can feel more ...

In many cases, teenagers can have a doctor’s appointment without a parent or guardian present, although state laws vary. There are many reasons a teenager may want to see a doctor on their own, ...

These helpful tips may help you get seen to more quickly. April 15, 2012— -- When you need to see a doctor, you want an appointment ASAP. Trouble is, your idea of "possible" is usually very ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Primary care doctors have heard it all—yet there are four words they hope their patients don’t say. Here’s ...

If you’ve ever gone to the doctor with a concern and felt like they were downplaying your symptoms—or straight up not listening to you—you’ve probably experienced medical gaslighting. I’m all too ...

In the United States’ health care system, you can spend weeks or months anticipating a doctor‘s appointment, plus a few minutes or hours in the waiting room when the day comes. In contrast, your ...