Also had to think about that. Maybe similar factors could apply to doctors?

For example patients with more severe illness could be more eager to see the doctor asap, and therefore be more likely to take the morning appointments, skipping work?

Patients will probably also worry about doctors getting tired, and try to schedule accordingly. I know I do worry about that kind of thing.

No doubt doctors also do get tired, but perhaps, like the judges, they also arrange their schedules accordingly?