Published on Sep 26, 2025 | 12:27 PM
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For most of us, the math doesn’t add up. You wake up sick, call your doctor’s office, and the soonest appointment is… three weeks away. Even if you get lucky with a same-day slot, it’s usually in the middle of the workday. That means calling off, rearranging childcare, or burning through your hard-earned PTO for what often ends up being a 15-minute visit.
Healthcare is important. But let’s be honest—traditional 9–5 office hours don’t fit modern life.
Using PTO for a doctor’s visit doesn’t just cost hours—it can cost your paycheck, productivity, and peace of mind. For many, it’s the difference between meeting a deadline and falling behind.
Primary care and specialist offices often book out weeks. By the time you finally get in, your “urgent” problem may have already resolved—or gotten worse.
Driving across town, waiting in the lobby, and sitting in exam rooms all add hours on top of a short visit. That’s a whole chunk of your day lost for something that could often be handled in minutes.
When work schedules clash with doctor’s hours, many people choose to “tough it out.” But waiting too long to be seen can mean:
Infections that get worse and require antibiotics later.
Chronic conditions that go unmanaged, leading to complications.
More expensive urgent care or ER visits that could have been avoided.
The PTO dilemma doesn’t just waste time—it can jeopardize your health and your wallet.
Telehealth flips the script by making care available anytime, anywhere.
Flexible Access – Whether it’s during your lunch break, after bedtime routines, or while traveling, telehealth visits fit into your life—not the other way around.
Fast Prescriptions – No waiting weeks. You can often get evaluated and treated in under 15 minutes.
No Commute, No Waiting Room – Care comes to you through your phone or laptop.
Lower Cost – Telehealth visits are usually more affordable than urgent care or traditional office visits, and with transparent pricing, you know what to expect.
Think about this: you wake up with a UTI, but your boss needs you in back-to-back meetings. Instead of stressing over missing work, you can log on during your 15-minute break, see a licensed provider, and have your prescription sent to your pharmacy before the meeting ends.
That’s the kind of real-time care people need—because symptoms don’t care about your schedule.
Healthcare should meet you where you are—not demand that you rearrange your entire day to get it. Telehealth makes that possible.
Who decided health only happens 9 to 5? Office hours are overrated. 15 minutes anytime.
Shelly House, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Call-On-Doc’s trusted medical education voice. With extensive experience in telehealth and patient-centered care, Ms. House is dedicated to making complex health topics simple and accessible. Through evidence-based content, provider collaboration, and a passion for empowering patients, her mission is to break down barriers to healthcare by delivering clear, compassionate, and practical medical guidance.
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