I am using hallway gurneys to increase throughput. I’m putting stable patients who don’t need cardiac monitors into the hallway. So, I bring the next patient from the lobby to a hall gurney.

Our experts share the worst doctor's office etiquette mistakes—and what ... wear headphones. If you need to make a long call or otherwise speak for more than 30 seconds, step out into the hallway.

Dr. Stewart advised patients to speak up if something about the décor, layout or procedures in a doctor’s office didn’t feel right. “Tell a doctor, a nurse or, in larger places, a patient ...