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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a provider, I often run late because I actually listen to my patients.

If a patient complains about the timing, I apologize profusely and then do my absolute best to see them in 5 minutes or less.  It is what they wanted me to do with the ithrrs, so that is what they can have.

I work in an obgyn field.  Every time you read about maternal mortality and morbidity in the USA, or that it takes 10+ years to diagnose endometriosis (takes a 15-20 min detailed interview), I assure you these docs run on time.

I would love to have a scheduled 30 min appt to see each patient, but it is unrealistic.[/quote]

Wow. Do doctors actually think that poor scheduling gives the impression of better medical care?

If you can’t manage your time how can I expect you to manage my medical care? 
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That's not how it works, but I think finding someone who meets your needs is good.  I wish you all the luck.[/quote]

Do you think doctors who run over and don’t keep their schedule provide better medical care than those who do?

This was your comment: 
“ Every time you read about maternal mortality and morbidity in the USA, or that it takes 10+ years to diagnose endometriosis (takes a 15-20 min detailed interview), I assure you these docs run on time. ”
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Doctors can run late for many reasons; providing quality care is one of them.  It's a.... logic puzzle.  :-)  Not all doctors who run late provide quality care, but very few doctors who run on time do.

I do think it is not possible to both provide quality care and stay on the 15/30 minute schedule in my field anyway.  It is possible to do a very focused, high quality exam in that time.  It's not possible to see the big picture.  [/quote]

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