• aksdb@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    So you don’t schedule any doctor appointments and never buy tickets to concerts or other events in the future? Huh…

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      1 year ago

      Not 6+ months out why tf would I have to wait 6 months for a Dr’s appointment?? The only thing I schedule that far in advance is a holiday at a destination that takes longer than 5 hours to drive to.

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        1 year ago

        I think this is the difference between people living in super populated areas, and more rural ones. I have no issue getting a close appointment in Ohio, but it’s much more difficult in Los Angeles (w/o going to the ER).

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          1 year ago

          For immediate concerns that you don’t schedule if your primary care is busy you go to walk in clinics.

          There’s options in those areas since they understand the need for them.

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            1 year ago

            Yeah that’s the way to go. Not sure I knew that was an option at the time

      • joemo@lemmy.sdf.org
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        1 year ago

        It might be for a specialist or something. My primary care was booking physicals about a year out, but getting regular appointments are no issue.

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      1 year ago

      I’ve never had an issue of getting a doctor appointment within a couple of weeks. Dentists are the only one that keeps the very regular rhythm, and a have multiple reminders within the three weeks before so I can get time off.

      As I go to a lot of hard rock/metal shows every year, I’ve grown to dislike the idea of assigned seating and prefer to stand. Most are also lesser known, so I tend to be able to get my tickets the week of, if not the day before.

    • maniacal_gaff@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Or vacations? Or family events? Or camping trips with friends? Music festivals? Conferences? Presentations, working group meetings, etc. for work?