Interrupted..

I am supposed to listen to you without

Interrupting you, I do not doubt

That letting you drive the conversation

Is the right thing to do, but in the spirit of self-preservation

I have to interrupt to redirect you

I must ensure you pay attention to

What I have to say, my message should be clear

If I keep listening to you, I definitely fear

I would spend more time than I can afford to spend

The appointment time is finite, and must end

So that I am not running late for my next patient

By keeping an eye on the clock I can be more efficient

In the limited time we have, I must address

Your concerns, have the ability to assess

Your condition objectively, and discuss my plan

With you, ensure that we both understand

How our shared decision-making would be implemented

I still hope you leave my clinic contented…