My experience has been very much the opposite, so it may have a lot to do –– as @smn1 –– suggests: "the area you're located in." Reading about everyone else's delays, I realize how fortunate I am. I live in Denver. Almost all of my doctors (PCP, podiatrist, dermatologist, orthopedist, et al.) are clustered on the local hospital campus, a five-minute drive from my home. If I need to talk to my neurologist, I can usually get an appointment that week or the following week, or a telemed appointment the same day. For years I had longed to live in the mountains, which would have meant a drive of several hours to meet one of my doctors. Now that I have PN, I am happy to be in town, near to the help I now need. ––Ray (@ray666)