By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    health benefits of taking a vacation to reduce stress
    Relaxing European Destinations to Reduce Stress Risks to Health
    October 11, 2021
    pain management tips
    Managing Pain Differently: Alternative Pain Management Techniques
    January 12, 2022
    5 Ways to Promote Wellness in Your Home
    April 12, 2022
    Latest News
    Hygiene Beyond The Clinic: Attention To Overlooked Non-Clinical Spaces
    August 13, 2025
    5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
    August 3, 2025
    Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
    July 20, 2025
    How Probate Planning Shapes the Future of Your Estate and Family Care
    July 17, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Cognitive Risk Declines with Activity
    June 22, 2011
    Scientific Advances on Contraceptive for Men
    July 25, 2011
    Alzheimer’s Preventable with Lifestyle Changes
    August 30, 2011
    Latest News
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
    How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
    July 17, 2025
    How communities and healthcare providers can address slip and fall injuries with legal awareness
    July 17, 2025
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: The Importance of Being on Time for an Hospital Appointment
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Business > Hospital Administration > The Importance of Being on Time for an Hospital Appointment
Hospital AdministrationNews

The Importance of Being on Time for an Hospital Appointment

Annie Qureshi
Annie Qureshi
Share
4 Min Read
Doctor appointment
Shutterstock Licensed Photo - By Branislav Nenin
SHARE

As human beings, we are very social creatures, always communicating with our loved ones, acquaintances, and service providers. This is why even during but most especially due to the ongoing pandemic, we crave interaction and continue to seek conversation. One struggle that has remained though is time management. Even after you find yourself setting up appointment reminders, you can still end up missing a few important meetings.

Contents
  • To Show Respect
  • To Be Given Respect
  • To Be Responsible

Today, we’re going to talk about why punctuality is still necessary even during this COVID-19 pandemic. If we all hope to get back to our old normal, we must do our best to preserve our basics.

To Show Respect

Time is gold, not just our own, but other people’s. An appointment always involves at least two different parties, whether it is performed in person or over a web connection. When we are never late for our meetings, this shows that we value not just our time but others’ as well.

You might be a student who is able to patiently wait for the teacher to arrive. You could be a patron at a restaurant who is able to keep a reservation. It is imperative that we continue to observe our punctuality because we never know what another party gave up in order to entertain us.

More Read

GlobalMed Introduces Teleaudiology Station
Collaborative Communication
Physician Marketing Battles You’ll Never Win (and What to Do Instead)
Don’t Ignore A Bad Fall: Signs You Need To Be Aware Of
Feds Bust Doctor for Medicare Fraud– Biggest MD Fraud Case in History

To Be Given Respect

It doesn’t matter if we’re always the one showing up on time for pre-arranged dates. If the other party is the one to arrive late, sometimes this can give us leverage depending on the context of the meeting.

An appointment is essentially a social contract. It signifies consent between at least two parties to offer time for each other. When one party does not honor that contract, a compromise can sometimes be reached may it be spoken or unspoken.

If your friend makes you wait too long for a lunch date, sometimes your friend can end up treating you to the meal you shared. A company meeting at a rented conference room might begin too late and pay extra for overtime. Being punctual can often pay, because the opposite almost always means consequences.

To Be Responsible

In our youth, we may have had more disregard for our time than we care to admit; after all, we probably felt that we had all the time in the world. As we grow old, we quickly learn that promptness is a sign of maturity and automatically gives a good impression on people who exercise it.

When we get down to the center of it, an appointment is a commitment. And when we are never able to keep our commitments, this leaves us much farther from our goals. It is important that we nurture the habit of punctuality in ourselves because this has an impact on other aspects of our life. Our productivity and our success can become greatly affected when we fail to show others that we are reliable.

When you are always on time and you let things happen when they should, great things do happen, so don’t forget about your appointments and do what you can to keep them.

TAGGED:doctor appointments
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

non-clinical spaces
Hygiene Beyond The Clinic: Attention To Overlooked Non-Clinical Spaces
Health Infographics
August 13, 2025
senior care at home
Breaking The Chain Of Infection For Seniors At Home
Infographics Senior Care
August 13, 2025
medical devices
The Lifecycle Of A Medical Device: From Concept To Disposal
Infographics Technology
August 13, 2025
Why Delaying Care For Minor Injuries Can Lead To Bigger Problems
Infographics Wellness
August 13, 2025

You Might also Like

HIMSS 13 HHS Presentation
Health ReformHospital AdministrationPolicy & Law

HIMSS 13: HHS Final Ruling Changes the Rules & Roles for HIPAA Hosting

March 9, 2013
HIV
NewsSpecialties

Aggressive New HIV Strain In West Africa Develops Into AIDS More Rapidly

December 3, 2013
understand the benefits of a walk-in chiropractor
News

Alpine Chiropractic Now Offers Walk In Treatment For Patients

March 15, 2022
ebola fear
Global HealthcareNews

Ebola: America Driven by Fear

November 3, 2014
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?