Win Time Back
Time has certainly become a precious commodity for present-day physicians. Perhaps nowhere is this more aptly felt than in the physician-patient encounter. Primary care physicians on average may see between 40-45 patients per day. Duing these visits, physicians may seek to establish rapport, obtain a detailed history, perform a physical exam, educate patients as to their diagnosis and treatment plan, address preventive care, become aware of any impeding psychosocial issues, and answer patients’ questions. A recent study estimates that there are now seventy-five clinical trials and eleven systematic reviews published each day and physicians need to keep themselves up to date.
Components of care affected by time

Thought Capacity & Time pressed mindset
High
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Broad attention span
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Effective problem solving
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High creativity
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Flexible coping skills
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Optimistic
Low
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Reduced attention span
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Poor problem solving
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Less creative
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Narrowed coping skills
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Pessimestic