Early physicians used their power of observation and the patient’s story to guide their clinical reasoning. But providers have less and less time to spend with patients and listen for less time before proceeding with focused questioning. The average physician speaks within 11 seconds of the patient initiating their story, and the average clinic visit lasts just over 15 minutes while touching on a median of 6 topics. Both verbal and nonverbal communication during ... continue reading lecture summary

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