And if I show up an hour and a half late, the doctor still won’t be ready for me, but receptionist will tell me I missed my appointment time anyway, and will cancel my slot.
Basically, they just want you to check in and then they scan your health insurance card or receive whatever reports or body fluid samples you were supposed to bring. Maybe draw some blood, too. After that, there’s no need to warm a seat amidst a bunch of coughing people.
When I was a child and we entered a completely stuffed waiting room, my mother would turn around and ask the receptionist how long the waiting time was and if we could run some errands, and it’s never been an issue.
As an adult, I’m doing the same. I might buy and eat breakfast, or just walk around outside if the weather is nice.
And if I show up an hour and a half late, the doctor still won’t be ready for me, but receptionist will tell me I missed my appointment time anyway, and will cancel my slot.
In the US, don’t forget the fee you get charged for missing your appointment time despite the fact it doesn’t work the other way around.
Basically, they just want you to check in and then they scan your health insurance card or receive whatever reports or body fluid samples you were supposed to bring. Maybe draw some blood, too. After that, there’s no need to warm a seat amidst a bunch of coughing people.
When I was a child and we entered a completely stuffed waiting room, my mother would turn around and ask the receptionist how long the waiting time was and if we could run some errands, and it’s never been an issue.
As an adult, I’m doing the same. I might buy and eat breakfast, or just walk around outside if the weather is nice.