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 ...

From finding a doctor to asking the right questions, Dr. Tara Narula has tips. From making doctor's appointments to managing insurance to getting lab work done, taking care of your health can feel ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When you go to the doctor, you’re probably the one answering most of the questions. Yet it’s essential to ...

About half of all Americans take one prescription medication each and every day. Short doctor visits, savvy pill marketing, and habit convince us that every doctor’s appointment should end in a ...

When pediatrician Jocelyn Wilson sees patients at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Charlotte Pediatrics, she begins each visit with a simple request: for permission to record the conversation. The ...

When I know someone is at a doctor’s appointment for a few hours, is it appropriate to ask them to use sick time? They didn’t ...

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 ...