Medical Pre-Check-In (Page 4): Definitely! I always try to get an early appointment, but my physical next week is at 2:30. I'll probably miss dinner.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Drbobcameraguy wrote:

That's why I always get the first or second appointment at any medical center. Even if I have to schedule days later. That way I can be the one to make the Dr late and the rest of you can wait. Lol

Definitely! I always try to get an early appointment, but my physical next week is at 2:30. I'll probably miss dinner.

OwlHarbor Loc: Pacific North West USA

It's interesting that I get a text, email, and phone call to check-in. With one place if I check in by one method or the other their systems can see that I checked in. At another facility even though I have checked in by text or email and not by phone I have to check in all over again at the front desk. I love technology when it works and not so much when it doesn't.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

OwlHarbor wrote:

It's interesting that I get a text, email, and phone call to check-in. With one place if I check in by one method or the other their systems can see that I checked in. At another facility even though I have checked in by text or email and not by phone I have to check in all over again at the front desk. I love technology when it works and not so much when it doesn't.

Right, and when I call tech support, or whatever, I have to enter all my info. When I finally speak to a person, I have to give her all the information again.

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

jerryc41 wrote:

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Ha. Not an hour ago, my wife was going nuts over the same thing, having to do a pre check in that her doctor requires every three months now.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jackm1943 wrote:

Ha. Not an hour ago, my wife was going nuts over the same thing, having to do a pre check in that her doctor requires every three months now.

It's a shame how things have changed. When I go for my physical next week, the doctor will be staring at his computer asking me questions. Then he'll check my breathing and heart, feel my neck, and send me on my way for another six months. I know I'll get another pre-sign-in next week. I'm going to ignore it.

twowindsbear

There's a 'small' clinic at the local Kroger with a 'computerized' check in. That seems to be the ONLY way to let the clinic folks know that you're even there wanting something!

Ages ago, a buddy managed to injure himself to require a trip to the ER. The receptionist gave him a form, told him to fill it out - so, he dripped blood all over it! THAT got her attention!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

twowindsbear wrote:

There's a 'small' clinic at the local Kroger with a 'computerized' check in. That seems to be the ONLY way to let the clinic folks know that you're even there wanting something!

Ages ago, a buddy managed to injure himself to require a trip to the ER. The receptionist gave him a form, told him to fill it out - so, he dripped blood all over it! THAT got her attention!

I wonder how much bleeding is required to get their attention. That would ne good to know. : )

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

Doc Mck wrote:

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B1rdr Loc: Northern Virginia

A while back, my wife had a phone appointment. We waited several hours and did not even get a phone call telling us that thee doctor was too busy so that we could do other things other than sit by the phone waiting for the doctor.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

Dannj wrote:

You make a good point. While we may be visiting the doctor for what we consider a routine checkup or minor issue, things happen that are beyond anyone’s control.

Everyday. Frequently, it was emergencies. Very little in the scope of a true FamilyPhysician is planned under his control. Emergencies and same day illness calls happen everyday. Our office policy was to never turn away “sick” calls if they called in before quitting time on the clock. We usually worked until 7:00 pm or so. Often times later , sometimes earlier.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

jerryc41 wrote:

It's a shame how things have changed. When I go for my physical next week, the doctor will be staring at his computer asking me questions. Then he'll check my breathing and heart, feel my neck, and send me on my way for another six months. I know I'll get another pre-sign-in next week. I'm going to ignore it.

The last 2 times I’ve seen my Cardiologist, he hasn’t even listened to my heart with his stethoscope. 2 different Cardiologist.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Doc Mck wrote:

Everyday. Frequently, it was emergencies. Very little in the scope of a true FamilyPhysician is planned under his control. Emergencies and same day illness calls happen everyday. Our office policy was to never turn away “sick” calls if they called in before quitting time on the clock. We usually worked until 7:00 pm or so. Often times later , sometimes earlier.

In the past, I've had to wait because of an emergency, but my doctor found a way around that. Emergencies are told to go to the ER. If you don't have an appointment, don't show up. When I say "my doctor," I mean the huge conglomerate that now owns and runs the practice.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

jackm1943 wrote:

Ha. Not an hour ago, my wife was going nuts over the same thing, having to do a pre check in that her doctor requires every three months now.

They are using the pre check to generate a 4 page computerized medical record. This is used to document a medical record that helps justify a level 4 (out of five) “encounter” charge for your < 15 minute office visit. Those computerized records they present are a sham. I know. All my consultants sent me copies when they saw my patients. I refused to do computerized records.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Doc Mck wrote:

They are using the pre check to generate a 4 page computerized medical record. This is used to document a medical record that helps justify a level 4 (out of five) “encounter” charge for your < 15 minute office visit. Those computerized records they present are a sham. I know. All my consultants sent me copies when they saw my patients. I refused to do computerized records.

I wanted to make an appointment a while ago. I forget why. When I called, I was told to do it online. That required me to sign in. When I finally got to the appointment section, I had just two choices: a physical exam and something else that didn't apply. I checked physical exam. When I arrived, both the nurse and the doctor were surprised that I wasn't there for a physical.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

I’ve read all of these. Seems like most of you are P.O. At you physician. I’ve waited my turn for > 75 years, but, what your turn involves now is a lot less than it used to involve. When I started practicing medicine, the charge was $5/ visit. Did not take appointments. First come first serve. We worked every day until we ran out of patients. Never ran out of patients. Made more spendable money then than 50 years later. Profit margin steadily dropped during my entire career. Less than 10 % when I retired.