Doctors work around the clock, but it seems the ones that work after hours hide in the shadows a bit. Finding a doctor in public after 6pm needs more than a little luck. And if you manage to catch one, you have often dealt with a long wait and a higher than usual [...]
With a quality GP you can “play†the healthcare system
A good primary care doctor, or general practitioner is the key to “playing†the health care system. They can be your passport to skipping queues, finding the best specialist, getting timely appointments, getting the best after hours care, and attention to the things you worry [...]
Problems in healthcare occur when the patient or doctor (or both) don’t understand what is going on.
Being a patient is sometimes difficult, humbling and embarrassing. However, dealing with doctors can be easier, if you are a smart consumer. You can improve your healthcare, and get more out of your experience, by using smart [...]