There are some phrases which patients do not deserve to hear. “Only if we knew more about the symptoms earlier.” “We would have been in a better position had you approached us last month!” “We could have avoided hospitalization if you had taken the right precautions.” Nor should the doctors be made to say such things given the skill sets they possess. Delays in care are directly related to health risks, high costs, and unnecessary complications. However, what can we do to avoid such instances? Where does the problem lie? We have some of the best doctors and pharmaceutical brains…
