They call and reach an automated system that can't understand them, or they send portal messages that go unanswered for days.

It’s easy to feel helpless when you need to see a doctor but can’t get in for weeks or months (or longer!). But there are steps you can take to potentially speed up the process. Here, tips and ...

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At the end of the day, a doctor's visit is a partnership. By avoiding the caffeine, keeping your nails clear, and showing up ...

People often ask Ken Duckworth, MD, chief medical officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, whether he can recommend a psychiatrist. “I literally tell them, I have no idea who’s taking ...

When it comes to navigating the health care system, it somehow feels like there’s too much information and not enough at the same time. Patients seek answers from HR reps, insurance navigators, ...

CHICAGO • It was easy to miss Dr. Robert Gray’s quick movements, tapping the screen of his smartphone at the beginning and end of patient visits on a recent day. But Gray said those fast finger taps ...