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Medical director of Doctor on Demand Dr. Vibin Roy prepares to conduct an online visit with a patient from his work station at home, April 23, 2021, in Keller, Texas. Credit: LM Otero / AP File Photo ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Years after the pandemic upended access to medical care, patients across Northeast Ohio say long wait times persist, with some waiting months for doctor appointments. Readers who ...

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.

Physicians should review the patient's medical chart before the appointment. While brief small talk is fine, patients should avoid lengthy personal conversations to ensure the appointment stays on ...

“Our focus is really on what we can do to pull the doctor out of the visit,” says Akido’s CTO. Imagine this: You’ve been feeling unwell, so you call up your doctor’s office to make an appointment. To ...

There is growing curiosity about the time-consuming nature of healthcare, with researchers more closely examining time spent in appointments as a so-called burden of treatment. “The work of being a ...

Prostate cancer patients will be offered video calls with consultants and DIY home blood tests under NHS plans to find and treat tumours earlier. The Government’s Men’s Health Strategy will detail ...