The Art of the "Smart Minute": Unlocking Value in India's Brief Doctor Consultations

Abstract The sheer volume of patients in India, driven by a vast population, coupled with an enormous rural-urban disparity in doctor distribution and limited infrastructure, means that efficiency is not merely a virtue but a fundamental necessity for accessibility. At the heart of this efficient de...

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Published in:Journal of Surgical Specialties and Rural Practice Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 53 - 55
Main Author: Kumar, Pratyush
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.05.2025
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Edition:2
Subjects:
consultaion
Editorial
Patient compliance
Physicians
primary healthcare
Rural health
India
primary healthcare
Consultaion
rural health
ISSN:2772-3143, 2772-3151
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Abstract Abstract The sheer volume of patients in India, driven by a vast population, coupled with an enormous rural-urban disparity in doctor distribution and limited infrastructure, means that efficiency is not merely a virtue but a fundamental necessity for accessibility. At the heart of this efficient delivery lies the remarkable skill set developed by Indian medical professionals. Operating under immense pressure, doctors in high-volume settings hone an exceptional ability for rapid diagnostic pattern recognition.
AbstractList Abstract The sheer volume of patients in India, driven by a vast population, coupled with an enormous rural-urban disparity in doctor distribution and limited infrastructure, means that efficiency is not merely a virtue but a fundamental necessity for accessibility. At the heart of this efficient delivery lies the remarkable skill set developed by Indian medical professionals. Operating under immense pressure, doctors in high-volume settings hone an exceptional ability for rapid diagnostic pattern recognition.
The sheer volume of patients in India, driven by a vast population, coupled with an enormous rural-urban disparity in doctor distribution and limited infrastructure, means that efficiency is not merely a virtue but a fundamental necessity for accessibility. At the heart of this efficient delivery lies the remarkable skill set developed by Indian medical professionals. Operating under immense pressure, doctors in high-volume settings hone an exceptional ability for rapid diagnostic pattern recognition.
The sheer volume of patients in India, driven by a vast population, coupled with an enormous rural-urban disparity in doctor distribution and limited infrastructure, means that efficiency is not merely a virtue but a fundamental necessity for accessibility. At the heart of this efficient delivery lies the remarkable skill set developed by Indian medical professionals. Operating under immense pressure, doctors in high-volume settings hone an exceptional ability for rapid diagnostic pattern recognition. Keywords: Consultaion, primary healthcare, rural health
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