Appointment scheduling by more conventional means often entails tedious back-and-forth over the phone, which is annoying for patients and doctors alike. Now that patient booking systems are available online, this tedious procedure is unnecessary. Without playing phone tag or sitting on hold, patients can choose the dates that are most convenient for them with real-time access to a doctor's calendar. In addition to improving patient satisfaction, this maximizes the efficiency of the medical practice's resources, resulting in fewer missed appointments and more output per employee.