When you make a doctor’s appointment, often times you will be notified that if you don’t call to cancel within 24 hours of the appointment, you will be charged for not notifying the practice. I think to myself, how many times have I gone to an appointment at 8:15 a.m. and they don’t check me i n until 8:40 a.m. with a “thank you for your patience.” ...read more read less