In the United States’ health care system, you can spend weeks or months anticipating a doctor‘s appointment, plus a few minutes or hours in the waiting room when the day comes. In contrast, your ...

Important paperwork to take to a doctor’s appointment includes insurance cards, medical records, and a list of current medications. However, the necessary paperwork may vary depending on the ...

NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with tips for making an appointment at a doctor’s office when upcoming open slots may be hard to find, as well as things to keep in mind when it’s time to be seen by a ...

WASHINGTON — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you've tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment recently, you might have had to flip your calendar to a ...

If you have ever felt like your medical concerns were being ignored or easily dismissed, then you've fallen victim to "medical gaslighting." And you're hardly alone. This practice is particularly ...

Whether you are managing medical appointments for yourself or a loved one, tracking appointments, tests, and to-dos can help you prioritize your health. If you’re scheduling healthcare appointments ...

When Jessica Lopez moved to New Orleans from Honduras, she was concerned about finding a doctor for her various health goals. Through family recommendations, Lopez found a doctor at the St. Thomas ...