in my opinion yes. you can request more time. the medical provider has a way of up-coding the visit so they get paid a bit more by medicare or insurance companies. as a paying consumer (regardless of who actually pays) the doctor really works for you. your paid consultant so to speak. i really feel that they should spend extra time especially if requested by the patient. not all medical maladies can be evaluated and cured in ten minutes (or less)! if your medical provider is not agreeable perhaps it is time to shop for someone who will be compassionate enough to spend the time necessary to meet your needs.
can a patient request a double appointment with their pcp if they need more time to ask questions without paying extra? . senior citizen patients specifically?