Can patients predict consultation time?
This study examines the ability of patients to estimate how long they need to spend with the doctor. It investigates the effect of a patient making such an estimate on his or her satisfaction with the consultation and participation in the doctor-patient relationship.
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University of Western Australia's Department of General Practice.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors