Getting the Most From a Doctor Visit

Whether your appointment is in-person or virtual, here's our advice on how to best plan for it

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Too often, the longest part of a doctor’s appointment is the time spent in the waiting room. Your actual face time with your doctor (maybe 15 minutes for a standard primary care visit) can seem like a blur. “As someone who’s been in both the doctor and patient roles, I can say that itâ€...

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