Sounds like assembly line medicine designed to maximize profits. I prefer to spend more time with my doctor, not less. I had a concern last July, called my doctor and had an appointment two hours later. After the visit he had me schedule an appointment for a full check-up. There was a 3 week wait for that, on account of me going on vacation and not being able to get in earlier. Our health care system rocks and I wouldn't trade it for anything.