The extra consulting time allows you to do some "paperwork" tasks between
patients and it also helps to prevent repeat visits because, corny as it may
sound, the real agenda can often be reached in one to two consultations
rather than ten. Go for it - your partners will ntoice the benefits after
two to three months.
-----Original Message-----
From: John E. Powell <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 16 February 1998 23:19
Subject: 5-min appts
>I'd be very interested if anyone here has personal experience of making
>the change from routine 5 min appointments to longer, ie 10 mins.
>
>anybody let the patients decide the appt length?
>
>I'm wondering how long I can survive the 5 min steeplechase before my
>brain explodes....
>--
>John E. Powell
>St Ann's Medical Centre
>Effingham Street
>Rotherham
>S65 1BL
>UK
>01709-379283
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