After returning to India following clinical electives in the United States, the author reflects on practicing in a high-volume urban clinic where time pressure often drives symptom-based treatment rather than diagnostic exploration. The narrative centers on a patient with 18 months of undiagnosed dizziness, whose diagnosis emerged only after one additional focused physical test and a few extra minutes of clinical attention. This reflective piece highlights the diagnostic value of curiosity, bedside skills, and time investment in resource-constrained settings.
It underscores how small changes in consultation approach can lead to meaningful patient outcomes and professional fulfillment. The article ultimately advocates for reclaiming diagnostic attentiveness within busy primary care environments, particularly in high-burden healthcare systems. Read the full reflection to explore how…
