<p>I adjust my work schedule as necessary and make up the time. I am PT (and don’t get sick leave or vacation) and while I generally try to make my appts on days when I’m not scheduled to work, sometimes there is an unavoidable conflict. I often leave the house at 6:30 am for a 7:30-8:00 appt.</p>
<p>Depending where one lives, 3-4 hrs. for a dr. appt may not be unreasonable. Figure in commute time, the time of day one is travelling, and the efficiency of the dr’s office, and most times my appts DO eat up 3-4 hours out of the office.</p>