·       Confirming the established plan of care

 

 

·       Clarifying next steps for both doctor and patient

 

 

·       Establishing contingency plans

 

 

·       Maximising patient adherence and health outcomes

 

 

·       Making efficient use of time in the consultation

 

 

·       Continuing to allow the patient to feel part of a collaborative process and to build the doctor-patient relationship for the future