When you visit NYC, you can schedule same-day medical and dental appointments on line

[Richard Corcoran]

Had to post this interesting new use of the web that just came across the About Health Transparency list-serve.

“A new Web site called ZocDoc (http://www.zocdoc.com/) is enabling patients to make same-day appointments online. The site is part of an ongoing effort to reduce emergency department visits, however it should only be utilized for non-emergencies. There are currently more than 100 physicians listed, including internists and dentists, while many dermatologists will be added this year.”


Source: Physician appointment Web site could cut New York City ED visits (http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2008/6/3/Physician-Appointment-Web-Site-Could-Cut-New-York-City-ED-Visits.aspx)


Would any of you make use of this?

[dhowell]

This sounds like an interesting proposal, however the established medical practices would not be likely to use this service, it seems like a way for new practioners to build their practices. This is not a bad thing if you're looking for a new MD, but if you happen to have an MD that has an established practice, said MD probably would not join such a service and you would have to make your appointment the old fashioned way on the phone! :)