[cookiecaper]

Maybe it's just me but I find most doctors both dismissive and rushed. They just throw pills at you without much consideration and then on to the next patient -- can hardly get a word in. Doing your own research may in fact be critical to your health, though doctors are not likely to be interested in discussing the details.

[akiselev]

It's not just you but in the US it mostly depends on your health insurance and luck/research. My current plan is an HMO/PPO hybrid with a very large network so I get great doctors and never feel rushed. Since my plan doesn't require a primary care physician I just went to each doctor under my plan, one by one sorted by online reviews, until I found the right one. A good doctor's office will also keep track of where their patients go for specialized care so I just go to the specialists recommended by my primary doctor and never have a problem with quality.

[amelius]

Every time I visit my doctor, I have to remind him of all the conditions I had mentioned in previous visits. Is this normal?

[CodeCube]

Sounds like you just have terrible doctors ... you should do as much research and find a competent provider.