Most patients are willing to wait no more than ____ minutes to be seen by a physician.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
E. 90
A. 20
Although most patients understand that they may have to wait in the reception area before they are seen by the physician, few patients are willing to wait more than 20 minutes.
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