You are a family physician speaking with your last patient for the day. Appointments are supposed to be 15 minutes long, but this patient has spoken with you for nearly 30 minutes and now reveals he still has another concern to share. What would you tell the patient, if you knew that you were running late for your son's first birthday party?

In this situation, it is critical for me as a physician to prioritize my patients' well-being and care, and to meet their requirements to the best of my ability. However, I must also be cognizant of my own personal and professional obligations and manage my time effectively.
I would first seek to quickly understand the severity of the issue. If I see that the patient's last concern is very severe, I would consider sacrificing the next few minutes... (+ 89 words)