When you're running late, again, try this:
Author Charles Dickens once said, "I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time."
By Editor, Concierge Medicine Today
Sadly, when you walk into the exam room 45 minutes after you were supposed to, there's not a lot of grace. Sure, there's a great reason, but, there's no excuse not to address the elephant in the room, you're just plain late!
Most Physicians you and I know are in such a hurry that they skip over the apology for their lateness and move right into addressing the issue in the room.
Try this instead: Stop, deep breath, smile, acknowledge. Then get on with business.
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