The fact that many of us seem to place on a manicurist's appointment, that precedes the doctor's appointment, ahead of the importance of the doctor aiding another patient with a heart failure or psychological breakdown, just disgusts me. Just because the doctor placed that situation as priority, does not mean that she thinks that you as a person are of any less importance. This revelation leaves me feeling guilty. For all the times, I thought someone else was being selfish using up my time when really I was the selfish one. One duty of a doctor is to know which situation should take priority.
Studies show that the next step taken by doctors is to limit their number of patients.
The choices are limited. I do not need to say that studies back up the fact that when patients now waiting 30 to 60 minutes become frustrated. But researchers say the doctor often becomes frustrated too. They themselves feel guilty, knowing that their patients are waiting and they feel they are letting them down. Despite what you may think, chances are, your doctor is just as upset at having to make you wait as you are upset at waiting.