Perfecting the Consultation Process

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Dr Manav Bawa
This article is based on Dr Bawa’s personal experience and ultimate decisions regarding patient care lies with the treating HCP and the patient.
I believe the consultation is the most important part of the patient journey. It is the practitioner’s chance to find out why the patient is there, and what is the motivating factor behind them booking the appointment. They may tell you they want their nasolabial folds done, but the driving force is actually something to do with their personal life – divorce or a lost job – for example.
My consultation style has evolved over the years and continues to evolve even now. Typically, the session lasts between 45 minutes to an hour and it looks at the patient’s motivations and medical…

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