The next time you make a doctor’s appointment, ask this question first...

If you hate waiting for your turn in a busy doctor’s office, there are a few things you can do to speed things up – ahead of time...

• When you make your appointment, ask which days are least busy. Most doctor’s offices are busiest on Monday’s and Fridays.

• Before you leave home or work, call and ask if they are running on schedule.

• When scheduling a follow-up appointment, ask if it can be done by email or phone. Some insurance companies are now allowing doctors to bill for these virtual appointments.

• If there will be any paperwork to fill out, ask them to send it to you. Fill it out ahead of time and arrive a few minutes early. Patients with completed paperwork are often moved to the front of the line.