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The process, like speed dating, relies on gut reactions and first impressions. You may not be able to learn a lot about a doctor (or patient) in that short time frame, but it does allow for a face-to-face visit, something that rarely happens if you’re relying on referrals or don’t have time to do a detailed search.

Dr. Manisha Parikh, quoted in this CNN article, says, “There’s a new attitude in medicine where patients want to feel like their doctor is their friend. They truly want to be listened to.”

You should always do your homework before selecting a doctor, and this is a unique way of doing so. A five-minute conversation obviously has its limitations, but this set-up would allow you to meet a number of doctors
within an hour or less.

Would you find being able to talk to a number of doctors at once, even for a few minutes, helpful in making your decision?

The process, like speed dating, relies on gut reactions and first impressions. You may not be able to learn a lot about a doctor (or patient) in that short time frame, but it does allow for a face-to-face visit, something that rarely happens if you’re relying on referrals or don’t have time to do a detailed search.

Dr. Manisha Parikh, quoted in this CNN article, says, “There’s a new attitude in medicine where patients want to feel like their doctor is their friend. They truly want to be listened to.”

You should always do your homework before selecting a doctor, and this is a unique way of doing so. A five-minute conversation obviously has its limitations, but this set-up would allow you to meet a number of doctors
within an hour or less.

Would you find being able to talk to a number of doctors at once, even for a few minutes, helpful in making your decision?