The lament is so commonplace, and so seemingly intractable that it should probably be something you can place on an insurance code sheet. "Not enough time" would have to include sub-codes, as well: a) to talk with patient, b) to confer with other doctors, c) to research the case, d) to set up thorough, well-planned follow-up plan.

The list could go on and on, of course, and the causes of the "not enough time" problem can be argued endlessly (if only we had the time). But the first issue, not having enough time to communicate with patients, may be the most crucial. Read more...