Insecurity and risk in the consultation

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“…Medicine is not always predictable and having strategies to cope with unpredictability is vital. This was set out in a recent BJGP article: 'Insecurity and risk in the consultation' 5 Young doctors often believe protocols will see them through and forget the importance of patient involvement in the process if they are to understand the course of illness and have realistic expectations. Having strategies such as shared safety netting makes a tremendous difference.…”