Waiting for a Doctor Appointment Sparks Public Debate
DEAR READERS recounts a patient waiting two and a half hours for a 9 o'clock appointment. Abby replies that delays occur in many practices due to varying visit lengths. A physician from Winston-Salem explains scheduling complexities and the range from quick checks to longer visits for complex cases.
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Pittsburgh
Abby
Winston-Salem
N.C
Delays in medical appointment scheduling raise patient concerns
Dear Abby notes delays are natural but calls for transparent timing and patient communication. She suggests writing to the American Academy of Family Physicians to report serious scheduling problems and improve practice for patients, physicians, and students.
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American Academy of Family Physicians
Crossword ACROSS WITH CLUES AND DOWN WORDS
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Bridge tactics and a Kantar win at Honolulu NC finals
In the North American Championships in Honolulu Eddie Kantar exploits a favorable club lead to win 10 tricks. A table misread by West lets Kantar capture an overtrick and top the session with a clever line. The Daily Question examines a heart bid scenario with 9729KQ1063.
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Eddie Kantar
Kantar
South
West
Hearts
Opening Lead Five Pass One Pass Two Pass Thirty Nine
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Sanaa
Daily Cryptoquote Challenge Sample Puzzle
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Longfellow
Aygysoy DB
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Fdjzysb
Harry Kemp
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