The More the Merrier – Group Doctor Appointments On the Rise

The benefit of telemedicine to stay in better touch with your doctor is a stark contrast to what many doctors and health care systems have been doing in recent years, holding appointments with groups of patients, sometimes up to a dozen at once with similar medical concerns. Advocates of the approach say such visits allow doctors to treat more patients, spend more time with them though not individually, increase appointment availability and improve health outcomes. Counseling is an example where group appointments are normal. Others would rather see a doctor individually and avoid spending the time listening to the case histories of other patients.  ===> Read More