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- Published on: 24 June 2014
- Published on: 24 June 2014How I start a new patient consultation-view from across the pondShow More
I read with interest Allen et al. approach to starting a new patient consultation1. Apart from a few minor differences the basic methodology employed by all four physicians is essentially the same. Across the pond, I start a new patient consultation in much the same way. I walk into the reception area, call out the patient's name and upon acknowledgement ("right here" or "yes" is the usual response, rarely "yo" and I hav...
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