Kevin Pho, MD 2/25/2026

The ticking clock: How time constraints in medicine hurt patient care

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This article argues that the most pervasive conflict of interest in medicine is not corporate influence, but the systemic time pressure from schedules and reimbursement models. It explores how this 'invisible conflict' prioritizes speed over attention, leading to rushed diagnoses, oversimplification of complex cases, and a shift toward quick, documentable interventions rather than thoughtful, patient-centered care.

The ticking clock: How time constraints in medicine hurt patient care

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