How Much Time Does Your Doctor Spend With You?

Some practices do that here but the one we go to doesn’t seem to worry about the time.

I haven't been for a long time So usually just in and out As quickly as possible

Maybe 20 minutes..

It depends on how serious whatever I made the appointment for with her is. My regular doctor asked how did the appointment with the neurologist go. I told her everything went fine but she asked follow-up questions until I finally described exactly what happened. We LIKE our regular doctor. She wants to make sure everything really is fine if I tell her it's fine. I think we spent about 45 minutes talking with her the other day. I told her about my 5 days in the hospital and the follow-up appointment with the neurologist. She said to call and let her know when my appointment is with the surgeon. If she can, she said she'd see me in the hospital after the surgery. I told her I'd only be there one day and night. She said to let her know, anyway.

Our appointments are ten minutes long and you can only talk about one thing.

Honestly i get both sides here. Doctors are rushed and patients still need real answers. Maybe booking a longer slot for the big list would help.

I’d say 15 to 20 minutes is the amount of time with my primary care. I’ve noticed though with my pain management doctor, appointments from other people can take thirty. But he’s a specialist, and that’s a bit different than my primary care. My pain management doctor told me I’m one of his favorite patients because I never complain. I mean, he knows I’m in pain or I wouldn’t be there. No need to whine about it. Although, I understand if someone has an aggravation of their problem. But I want in, and then right out. I rarely keep any of my doctors.

Mine will take the time I need. That is nice

The last docs I saw were in Latvia and it is true you were in and out and that was it,