I requested to schedule an annual wellness exam with my doctor, they said “She’s booking out into 2026, would you still like to schedule?”

They’re scheduling out a YEAR in advance!

I realize this is likely a regional issue to some degree, but I have a hunch that in the US (the country I’m in) it’s very difficult to get a appointments for non-urgent issues. It’s also incredibly difficult in my area to be able to find a doctor that’s accepting new patients!

Why can’t medical facilities afford to expand to support the demand? This isn’t meant to open a discussion about healthcare - it’s just a rant. Grrr!