"I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves." - Lord Chesterfield. Most doctors are very busy people. In fact, many of us take pride in the long hours we work and the large number of patients we see everyday – and the ultimate “status symbol” for a doctor is a packed waiting room, with many patients ( and their families ) anxiously waiting for a chance to talk to the doctor.
However, the fact that patients need to wait for hours to see you is actually a symptom of a disease common to many doctors – poor time management skills. It is true that doctors do need to wear many hats - not only do you have patients to look after, you have many other responsibilities as well– for example, managing your clinic, looking after your investments, buying shares, attending meetings and taking care of your family. As time goes by, you get busier and…
