This. Today, well-meaning doctors cannot spend more than 5-10 minutes between seeing patients. Medical shows on TV show teams of physicians working on one or two patients per week. The reality in my part of the world is that each doctor sees 10 or so patients each day, and are not available for phone calls. (Even in 2026 my parents can reach their doctors by phone, and they spend the time to chat. But they are in New York and I live in Florida. )

I have seen my current PC doctor for 25 years now and he knows me well enough to spot significant changes. But he's retiring in a few months and I have no idea how to find a new doctor. My current doctor has no recommendations for me. (I'm not asking here for any if that's what this sounds like.)