So many primary care patients have several multifaceted problems these days, and the more or less unspoken expectation is that we must touch on everything in every visit.

I often do the opposite.

It’s not that I don’t pack a lot into each visit. I do.

But I tend to go deep on one topic, instead of just a few minutes or maybe even moments each on weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, lipids, symptoms and health maintenance.