Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. Even the professionals plan ahead.

Securing a doctor’s appointment can take time, and once you’re finally sitting in the consultation room, the pressure to ...

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 ...

Going to the doctor for the first time on your own can be stressful. You may feel anxiety, concern, or fear. A little preparation can help build confidence and ensure your appointment goes well.

Expert tips from cardiologist Dr. Ali Hader on how to prepare for and navigate your heart doctor visits to get the best care possible. Seeing a cardiologist can be intimidating, whether it’s your ...

Teen doctor visits around age 11-13 focus on new topics like sexual health, mental health, and substance use Doctors ask parents to leave the room during part of the visit so teens can ask private ...

For many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), doctor visits can be frustrating. Time may be very limited, and you may leave feeling like your rheumatologist didn’t hear your concerns or answer your ...

When we go the doctor we so often want our doctor to be just like the doctors we see on TV. We want our doctor, within a matter of minutes to look at us, pronounce the diagnosis and solve all our ...