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Stop Saying “Sorry to Bother You”: How Doctors Should Start Consultation Calls

31/03/202613/03/2026 by Dr Stuart McLay

Doctors often start consultation calls with “sorry to bother you.” This article explains why that phrase undermines collaboration—and what to say instead.

Categories Clinical Communication, Medical Culture, Medical Education Tags clinical communication, clinical leadership, consultation skills, doctor communication, health teamwork, interdisciplinary care, junior doctors, medical culture, medical education, medicine, medicla hierarchy, patient safety, psychological safety

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