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Good listening skills should be part of a doctor's make-up, shouldn't they? 

 bemoaning many physicians' inability to listen to their patients has struck a nerve.

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A New York Times commentary on physician listening skills has struck a nerve with health care providers and patients.

You'd think good listening skills should be part of a doctor's make-up. You'd think.

A recent New York Times commentary bemoaning many physicians' inability to listen to their patients has struck a nerve.

Dr. Jon Hallberg weighs in.

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