How easy is it to get a doctors appointment where you live?

No not at all. I don't even have a doctor because of the doctor shortage where I live and if you do have a doctor it takes about two to three weeks to get an appointment with them. You are better off going to the ER but then you could have a 6-7 hour wait.

It depends on what kind of doctor I am seeing and the reason. Usually it is to the family practice and I only have to wait a day or two until they can get me in.

If you are really sick tey want you to go to the emergency room and that costs you a lot of money.

I can often get an appointment the same day for something immediate. Have to book ahead for an annual physical

No idea as I haven't had a GP for well over a decade

Well, I think if you have money (wich is not my case, haha)... There's no problem. Otherwise, it's not so easy.

It depends what type of doctor. Here in Italy the GP is free. Mine holds surgery every day from 2 p.m. for 2 hours (in the block of flats opposite mine) and visits on a first come first served basis. You go, without an appointment, and he visits everyone. I usually go at 1.30 and am within the first three people waiting. He arrives on time too. If however you need to see a specialist then that is a different story and the waiting time varies immensely.

It varies. I like to see a specific GP. In November I tried to book an annual review and was told nothing was available that month and that December's slots weren't showing yet on the computer. During early December I was busy but I tried again just after Christmas and was offered January 5, a whole range of times of day and single or double slots.

It is difficult for my husband to get an appointment with his doctor but mostly I can get in within a day or two.

I don't have a regular doctor so I don't know. The last few times I sought medical attention, I got in quickly enough.

It's easy. There are a lot of doctors nearby. If I can't make it to my doctor, I'll opt for another physician.

Easy over here...