An exploration of the basis for patient complaints about the oldness of magazines in practice waiting rooms: cohort study

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:55:37 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g7262

"Conclusions: General practice waiting rooms contain mainly old
magazines. This phenomenon relates to the disappearance of the magazines
rather than to the supply of old ones. Gossipy magazines were more
likely to disappear than non-gossipy ones. On the grounds of cost we
advise practices to supply old copies of non-gossipy magazines. A
waiting room science curriculum is urgently needed."

Excellent work.  Should definitely be a strong candidate for this year's
igNobel awards.  Via David Formosa.

Share and enjoy,
                *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/             Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/                Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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