Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Making your first doctor’s appointment can feel like a big step and may leave you feeling like you don’t know where to start. However, taking time to prepare and understanding what to expect can help ...

Dr. Michael Sherman is chief medical officer and senior vice president of health services for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in Wellesley, Mass. He’s also a parent, so when his 10-year-old daughter Lila ...

A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

It's called ZocDoc.com. It is a secure website that lets you search doctors by their specialty. You can also find out if they take your insurance, see when appointments are open, and book the ...

It’s Monday at 11 a.m., and you have a visit set for 3 p.m. with your primary physician. You plan to ask your doctor about a recent knee injury and intermittent headaches, but you only mentioned knee ...

Kerri Masutto smiles and then leans down to give her dog a treat. “I’ve had the bone in my lap just in case he started barking,” she tells me. I’m thisclose to asking her to point her computer screen ...