Prescribing procrastination.
88 Citations•1979•
G. Thomson
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
In his everyday work the family physician sees many patients whose problems have been diagnosed but for whom postponement of an active treatment plan is indicated, so he must prescribe procrastination in a carefully planned way.
Abstract
In his everyday work the family physician sees many patients whose problems have been diagnosed but for whom postponement of an active treatment plan is indicated. The physician must therefore prescribe procrastination in a carefully planned way. I describe some ideas and practical methods for doing this.