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Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. If you already head to the doctor’s office once a year for an annual physical: good job. If you don’t, let this be your reminder ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

There are lots of factors that impact a person's ability to go to the doctor, from affordability to lack of transportation. But Tina Gupta, MD, co-founder of The Lifestyle Cure—a blog dedicated to ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment, with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t ...