When a 22-Minute Doctor's Visit Isn't Enough

The average doctor’s visit lasts 22 minutes, barely enough time to answer a patient survey, undergo an exam and sneak in a question or two. And those questions better be good. Recent studies by the American Medical Association show that poor health literacy and communication contribute to increased medical costs and inaccurate diagnoses – making it not only beneficial but necessary for patients to be “primed” for a discussion with their doctor.

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