Three things you can do while waiting to see your Doctor
Here are three suggestions on things you can do while you wait.
According to the GP Patient Survey, 69% of people had to wait 15 minutes or less after their scheduled appointment time, to be seen at their latest GP appointment.
What do you do while you wait? Here are a few suggestions on productive things you can do to pass away the time.
1. Register for online services.
Sign up to GP online services and you'll be able to use a website or app to better manage your health. You can book or cancel appointments online with a GP or nurse, manage repeat prescriptions and view parts of your medical records.
Speak to a receptionist about how to register. You'll often have to show some ID at reception to get a registration code.
2. Prepare for your appointment
The average length of an appointment with your doctor is 10 minutes. This can mean that you feel rushed to make sure you have covered everything you need to. Write down the questions you want to cover to make sure you get the most out of your appointment.
3. Share your story
If you have an idea that could make health and social care services better or an experience you think services could learn from, we want to know. Take five minutes to talk to Healthwatch Milton Keynes and share your experience.
