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 ...

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Last year, while on a business trip, internist Shaman Singh, M.D., developed red bumps on both feet. The 44-year-old initially chalked it up to bug bites, but when the rash spread up his legs and the ...

Important paperwork to take to a doctor’s appointment includes insurance cards, medical records, and a list of current medications. However, the necessary paperwork may vary depending on the ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Your doctor is not a mind reader. If there's something on your mind that isn't on the agenda for your appointment -- say, you're there to get a flu shot but you're concerned about a symptom like hair ...

If you miss a doctor's appointment these days, you could get hit with a "no-show" fee of up to $100 — or more. This happened to me recently for the first time, and the charge was a steep $150. When I ...

If you need medical care but can’t schedule a timely appointment, consider finding a telehealth appointment, seeing another professional at your doctor’s practice, or visiting a walk-in or urgent care ...

You have a scheduled medical appointment at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility, but you have a nagging cough and cold symptoms. What do you do? I understand. You don't want to walk into a ...