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Full title: 92% of American adults aren’t going to a doctor because they cannot afford it. The health insurance industry must be dissolved & all of its executives criminally prosecuted for murder, conspiracy, and treason.

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[–] jpreston2005@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago (2 children)

PCP visit is supposed to be scheduled in advance, because it's not an emergency. If you ask for a sooner appointment, they can call you when a cancellation occurs and see you sooner.

[–] a1tsca13@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My bad - next time I have an unexpected but non-emergency medical issue I'll be sure to plan it in advance.

It's not like I'm not already asking for the first available. The only reason I've ever had any of them call me is to tell me my appointment has been pushed several weeks to a time I can't make and moved to a town an hour away.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 0 points 1 day ago

doesnt your healthcare provider have an online portal? cant you contact them about the results ahead of time?

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago

not all the time, they can have emergency appts, and sometimes they also bring in a roving specialist. it depends on your insurance, and the network.