Going to the doctor can be a real pain. Long waits to get an appointment that ends up rushed and impersonal is not only frustrating patients – but stressing doctors, too. A new study from MDVIP and Ipsos found 9 in 10 doctors wish they could spend more time with their patients and get to know them. As a result of time constraints, most doctors admit they end up writing more prescriptions or referring patients to a specialist. Chris Edwards discusses the findings and what you can do to get the most out of your time with the doctor is Dr. Andrea Klemes, chief medical officer of MDVIP.
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