'Oh, by the way ...' Doctors work to battle 'doorknob phenomenon'

Monday, March 28, 2005

CHICAGO -- The four familiar words physicians always dread come when the office visit is ending, doctor's pen clipped back onto the white coat pocket and hand reaching for the door.

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