Chris’ list: Top complaints at the doctor’s office

We all know the feeling - being made to sit for sometimes hours in a doctor's waiting room. Surprisingly, that comes in sixth in a new poll by Consumer Reports of top patient complaints.

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We all know the feeling – being made to sit for sometimes hours  in a doctor’s waiting room. Surprisingly, that comes in sixth in a new poll by Consumer Reports of top patient complaints.

Here are the top gripes:

• Unclear explanation of a problem
• Test results not communicated fast enough         
• Billing disputes
• Difficulty getting a quick appointment when needed         
• Rushed office appointments