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Improving communication between patients and doctors. We as nurses know that patients get limited face time with doctors. Average visit lasts 15 minutes now. Finding a doctor with good communication and good bedside manners is more important than ever. What difficulties do you find in communicating with doctors? We all know we have saved more than our share of doctors butts. Any stories you all can share on this topic? I know I am very persistent when calling a doctors office and getting orders. It is always fun however, to get past the gate keepers you protect the doctors from their patients, and us sometimes.