The clinical interview represents a valuable opportunity to enhance the therapeutic alliance and lay the foundation for a successful therapeutic intervention.
The article by Singh Ospina et al., published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine in 2019, and the consequent debate, provides an opportunity to reflect on physical therapist-patient interaction during clinical encounters.
Despite referring to a clinical setting other than physiotherapy, the study highlights the challenges associated with rigorous time planning for the practitioner but also allows for some valuable recommendations that can foster more effective communication and promote a patient-centered approach.