Yelling at the office staff or being dismissive or ... And no, telling the receptionist that the doctor “totally said it’s fine” isn’t good enough, she adds.

Mendelsohn, senior policy counsel for Consumer Reports. But what if a healthcare provider, doctor’s office receptionist, office manager, or hospital employee insists? Here’s our advice.

The advantages of getting your medication from the doctor's office are obvious. Either you're sick and don't fancy sitting around a drafty drugstore or crowded supermarket waiting for your ...

The type of business you’re in does matter in the choice of a reception desk ... state-of-the-art proprietary software, or a doctor’s office, where patients require privacy for their medical ...