I don't want to "jump ahead of everyone who needs immediate care." I can find another doctor, one that just doesn't already have my medical history. But such a poor response by a large provider network/system is not good for the community at large.
One would think that a large healthcare network/system that competes for patients/customers would have a better response time for GP's. Think about how many new patients call, decide not to wait the 2 months, and go elsewhere. That's lost revenue to any business enterprise. Especially in an area with good demographics and income. Maybe they are a victim of their own success.
Maybe it's the new normal. But it still stinks.
Appointments are there for your convenience so you can walk in and be seen in 5 pr 10 minutes and you don’t waste an entire day waiting to be seem by someone you don’t even know.
You normally make your appointment for your next annual checkup at the time of the checkup. In other words 12 months ahead if your doc says you are on a 12 month schedule. Once you are in the system you can be seen usually within 48 hours and most docs will get you a script immediately over the phone or by texting if that is all you need.
Heck, I have to schedule my car service 6 weeks ahead of time, and it is much more of a hassle than scheduling any of my doctors.