• Laticauda@lemmy.ca
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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.

    • oillut@lemm.ee
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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.